(t) CHINA. Anhwei. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1897). Anking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-62.

L&M-196; K-50a; KM-Y-43; WS-1072. Variety with large dragon. Examples of this provincial minor are EXCESSIVELY SCARCE in Mint State condition, making this specimen one of the most demanded offerings of the entire sale. Nice strike quality plays out on the frosty white and lustrous surfaces. Very limited evidence of any marking exists upon the surfaces, with just a hint of friction on the characters side accounting for the grade assigned. Most certain to face spirited bidding, this example is near the zenith of beauty for examples from Anhwei. The first example of this type we have offered in Mint State grade from either PCGS or NGC since 2015.

Estimate: USD 7000-10000