(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 10 Cash, ND (1906). PCGS MS-64 Red Brown.

CL-BY.05; KM-Y-67.1; CCC-300; Duan-1072. Round-mouth dragon. Tied for second finest at PCGS, with only two pieces grading finer. More red than brown with a boisterous pinkish copper color and sweeping luster. Nicely struck, though the dies exhibit some cracking, including a complete break on the obverse that is interesting to examine but does not affect desirability. Slightly rotated dies are also evident. Some gentle, rich brown patina can be seen intermingling with the bright surfaces that are remarkably free of marks or carbon spots.

Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00

北洋光緒元寶十文。

圓嘴龍。PCGS 評鑒中並列第二高分，另有兩枚更高分。紅色比棕色更為明顯，伴有粉銅色，光澤滿溢。鑄打佳，模具些許開裂。正面完全開裂，增添趣味至於無礙美感。模具稍有旋轉。柔和醇厚的棕色包漿，表面亮麗，無痕無斑點。