CHINA. Dollar, ND (1916). Tientsin Mint. PCGS MS-64.

L&M-942; K-663; KM-Y-332; WS-0097. Variety with reeded edge, no signature, and horizontal on dragon's right wing visible. Struck for the inauguration of Hung Hsien (Yuan Shih-kai) as emperor. This popular type features Yuan Shih-kai in full military attire along with a tall plumed shako on the obverse, while the reverse displays an elegant imperial flying dragon. This bright and lustrous example exhibits bold frosty devices with satiny surfaces and faint delicate patina near the upper rims adding a bit of contrast. A handsome representative of this popular type that is pleasing to the eye sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.

From the Hobart Collection.

Estimate: $30000.00 - $40000.00

袁世凱像中華帝國洪憲紀元壹圓銀幣。飛龍。天津造幣廠。

洪憲紀年袁世凱登基紀念。正面為袁世凱戎裝高冠像，背面為飛龍，光可鑑人，霜面圖文醇厚，與上緣的柔和包漿相映，佳品難覓，定能豐富藏匣。