(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1898). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details.
L&M-217; K-71; KM-Y-145A.2; WS-0797. Variety with dragon's eyeballs in relief. Some graffiti as noted, is observed, as well as a few light chopmarks, but this evenly handled example retains charming detail and a subtle tone, and features the popular "old Kiangnan style" dragon.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500