(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), CD (1904)-HAH CH. Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS AU-53.
L&M-257; K-99; KM-Y-145a.12; WS-0858. Variety without dots under "chia" and "chen". This Kiangnan Dollar dazzles with a fully argent show of brilliance. The details are nearly full, with just a touch of wearing on the fine design elements. Some friction is noted, though very little marking is seen, leaving this example as a desirous specimen. Early Kiangnan issues are among the most desired of provincial coinage, ensuring this piece will have no shortage of eager bidders seeking to add this Dollar to their collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $6000