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October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Fengtien. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 25 (1899). Fengtien Arsenal Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40.
L&M-477; K-248; KM-Y-87.1; WS-0591. Variety with both beaded and solid central circles. A true survivor, and one of the RAREST provincial "Dragon" Dollar types, this Fengtien Dollar delivers a wonderful strike that has blessed the argent planchet with a strong allotment of remaining details. Some evidence of wearing is seen on the design elements, though the broad swath of details has remained intact. The faintest traces of original mint brilliance remain in the protected areas, adding to this piece's charm. A scattering of marking and friction is noted for completeness, though there is nothing incongruous with the grade assigned on the coin. When considering everything as it relates to this Dollar, it remains a problem free and attractive specimen of one of the more popular provincial designs, and this ensures that it will receive a plethora of strong bids.
Estimate: $15000 - $30000
L&M-477; K-248; KM-Y-87.1; WS-0591. Variety with both beaded and solid central circles. A true survivor, and one of the RAREST provincial "Dragon" Dollar types, this Fengtien Dollar delivers a wonderful strike that has blessed the argent planchet with a strong allotment of remaining details. Some evidence of wearing is seen on the design elements, though the broad swath of details has remained intact. The faintest traces of original mint brilliance remain in the protected areas, adding to this piece's charm. A scattering of marking and friction is noted for completeness, though there is nothing incongruous with the grade assigned on the coin. When considering everything as it relates to this Dollar, it remains a problem free and attractive specimen of one of the more popular provincial designs, and this ensures that it will receive a plethora of strong bids.
Estimate: $15000 - $30000