CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1899). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62.
L&M-227B; K-79; KM-Y-142A.2; WS-0813. "72" variety with large inner characters. A lively Mint State specimen, the present example can boast a full strike and a soft luster that is accentuated by some handsome plum toning. Escaping excess marking, this beautiful minor is ensured its fair share of bids from the many specialists in provincial coinage.
From the Kenneth Bressett Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000