CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 22 (1896).

The Initial Output of Tientsin's East Arsenal Mint CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 22 (1896). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Harshly Cleaned, AU Details. L&M-439; K-181; KM-Y-65; WS-0603; Wenchao 606 (rarity: ★★★★). With a contemporary customs report mentioning a mintage of just 3,000 pieces, it is clear that the present crown, which represents Chihli's initial output, is undoubtedly RARE and very hard to come by. The early style dragon, with its talon-like claws and imposing head, is instantly identifiable, and with a busy bilingual nature seen upon the characters side. Very lightly cleaned and circulated, with some appealing gunmetal gray hues taking hold. Some subtle peripheral striking weakness is observed, but does not detract from its otherwise stately nature. Estimate: $50,000 - $80,000. Provenance: From the MC Collection (陳氏家族集藏). To view all items from the MC Collection (陳氏家族集藏), click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion. 北洋機器局初鑄幣 光緒二十二年北洋機器局造壹圓銀幣。天津造幣廠。 珍稀度：★★★★。據海關報告，此版鑄量僅3,000枚，足證此北洋早期出品確屬稀罕難求。早期龍圖，利爪如鈎，龍首威嚴，一望便知；字面中英雙語並列。輕微清洗及流通，槍灰色包漿悦目。些許邊緣弱打，無損其莊嚴氣度。

Estimate:£22,731.75

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