(t) CHINA. Anhwei. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). NGC AU-55.

L&M-199; K-57; KM-Y-45.3; WS-1076; Wenchao-708. Variety with "A.S.T.C." in field, Tall "Si" in date. This lovely survivor exhibits boldly struck devices with plenty of remaining luster in the protected areas displaying light attractive mottled patina with richer coloration near the edges. This original looking example offers good eye appeal and is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. It is interesting to point out that Wenchao suggests the meaning of the "ASTC" on the reverse is actually "TASC" being an abbreviation of "TATSING AN-HWEI SILVER COIN", meaning "Anhwei silver coin of the Great Qing".

Estimate: $10000.00 - $15000.00

二十四年安徽省造光緒元寶庫平七錢二分銀幣。

底板有"A.S.T.C."，日期高"四"。圖文深鑄，底光充沛，淺色點狀包漿迷人，邊緣色澤更深。原汁原味，美輪美奐，定能為集藏添彩。董文超指出反面"ASTC"其"TASC"，是大清安徽銀幣的縮寫。