Chihli. Kuang-hsü 50 Cents Year 24 (1898) VF30 PCGS, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y64.1, L&M-450A, Kann-192a. Almond-eyed (year 23) dragon variety. An elusive and charming survivor, rarely encountered crossing the auction block, possessing overall slate-gray appearances and pearl-gray highpoints most notable across the dragon's head and body. A type most often found in lower states of circulation and assigned Details grades. A rare opportunity for type collectors.

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