Republic Li Yuan-hung Dollar ND (1912) MS66 PCGS, Wuchang mint, KM-Y321, L&M-45, Kann-639. A truly sensational gem representative of this nearly iconic type, exhibiting a quality of preservation that would be the envy of nearly all series collectors. Multi-point luster traverses both the obverse and reverse surfaces with graceful ease, highlighting fields that are remarkably free of handling and absent even a single distraction of note. A soft blanket of patination points to a striking originality, while the symmetrical arrangement of light and color yields a visual appeal that proves rare in any coin, and which stands out saliently in a type that is much more commonly seen either circulated or with significant handling.

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