(t) CHINA. Kiangnan. Copper 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar) Pattern, ND (1897). Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Brown.
L&M-210C var. (silver); cf. K-66 (for general issue); KM-Pn4; cf. WS-0786-8 (for general issue). Plain edge. Undoubtedly an unrivaled and unparalleled specimen, this pattern striking in copper presents all the charm and grace imbued within the elegant engraving conducted at Birmingham's Heaton Mint, with expert care given to the design of the Chinese characters, English letters, "old style" dragon, and even scrollwork of the inner and outer borders. The copper planchet offers a deep brown hue with alluring aspects of cobalt and violet, while some enticing brilliance emanates from the fields, further engaging the ocular experience of the viewer. This exceedingly Choice trial is without any doubt an EXCESSIVELY RARE specimen at the very least. For the most advanced collectors of the Kiangnan series, vintage Chinese more broadly, or off-metal patterns and trials, this tantalizing example would top many lists, and would instantly elevate even the most prestigious of cabinets.
From the KL Collection.

江南省造光緒元寶七錢二分銅樣幣。
光邊。銅質，樣幣鑄打，伯明翰喜敦造幣廠製作，漢字、英文、老龍、甚至是内外捲邊均經精心雕刻，典雅動人，無可比擬。銅坯呈深棕色，糅合鈷藍與紫羅蘭，底光綻放，美不勝收。極可能是存世孤品，精選品相，無疑是極罕見的一枚樣幣。不論是江南造幣還是中國機製幣還是異質幣、試鑄幣藏家，此枚都將是畢生追求。能助集藏登峰造極的一枚珍品。

Estimate: $300000.00- $500000.00