(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 23 (1897). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details.

L&M-444; K-186; KM-Y-65.1; WS-0611. Variety with long horn and triangle-eyed dragon. This beautifully toned example boasts a good strike with even wear displaying, though the center of the reverse is a bit flat. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning, now exhibiting lovely rich patination in the open areas and brighter coloration atop of the devices. The pleasing survivor clearly sat for a prolonged time and is now very attractive.

Estimate: $1500.00 - $2500.00

光緒二十三年北洋機器局造壹圓銀幣。

長角三角眼龍。包漿精美，鑄打標緻，磨損均匀，反面中央略微平滑。仔細檢閲可見有老舊清洗痕跡，現已重新包漿，底板較濃厚，圖文略輕柔。經時間沉澱後韻味十足的留存品。