China
Kansu. Dollar Year 3 (1914) VF Details (Tooled) NGC, L&M-617, Kann-759, KM-Y407. Obv. Bust of Yuan Shih-kai, right, in military attire, dividing two Chinese characters standing for Kan-Su. Rev. Value (One Yuan) in wreath. The reverse has few significant flaws, even displaying traces of mint luster, while the obverse has nice details, but numerous pin-scratches around the "Kan" character and assorted other scratches. Even with the flaws, most of which are initially hidden by the toning, the appearance is much nicer than one might expect. A very scarce issue.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD