CHINA. Kiangnan. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD (1899). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63.
L&M-225; K-77; KM-Y-143A.2; WS-0810. Variety with old style dragon with deep scales ("cartoon dragon"). An elegant offering, this choice example serves as an excellent rendition of the deep scales variant, showing the well incised execution of the design elements upon the dragon. The glistening brilliance upon the largely untoned surfaces augment its appeal that much more.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500