CHINA. Kiangnan. 7.2 Candareens (10 Cents), CD (1905). Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63.
L&M-266; K-108A; KM-Y-142A.15; WS-0867. Presenting a soft, somewhat satiny allure to the surfaces, this Choice minor further entices with some hints of amber speckled throughout. Though a hint of striking weakness is noted in the face of the dragon, the remainder of the features are quite bold and sharply incised upon the planchet.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500