Republic Yuan Shih-kai "Plumed Hat" Dollar ND (1916) UNC Details (Cleaned) PCGS, Tientsin mint, KM-Y332, L&M-942, Kann-663, WS-0097. Serving as a commemorative issue for the brief restitution of an empire under Yuan Shih-kai (who styled his reign as Hung-hsien). Of the two "Plumed Hat" varieties, those bestowed the famed "Flying Dragon" reverse design are decidedly more difficult to locate, and fiercely contested upon location. Though exhibiting obvious signs of cleaning throughout, significant residual luster has miraculously remained intact, providing a layer of mint gloss on the design motifs and a luminous aura projecting from the deep fields. Overall, a flawed, but appreciable specimen of this coveted type, remaining attainable for the budget-conscious collector. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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