China: Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 34 (1908) MS64 PCGS,...

Description

Chihli. Kuang-hsü Dollar Year 34 (1908) MS64 PCGS, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, KM-Y73.2, L&M-465, Kann-208. Long central spine on tail, cloud connected variety. A more widely encountered issue within the coveted "Dragon Dollar" series, brilliant examples remain a treasured commodity in Chinese numismatics. This near-Gem Chihli example is superb, quite choice for the assigned grade, displaying impeccably smooth, satin luster atop wholesome pearl-white surfaces. A perfect specimen for a high-end Dollar set that should inspire fierce competition among bidders.

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 39mm
Weight: 26.7g
ASW: 0.7726oz

NOTE: This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after September 1, 2019. Under the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, collector's items from China will be subject to an import tariff. Any clients who wish to take delivery of this item in the United States should be aware of this added charge, and consult their tax adviser with any questions. If you choose to take delivery in the United States and purchase both tariffed and non-tariffed lots from this auction, please note that the automatic invoice you receive after the auction will be incorrect; you will be emailed revised invoices shortly afterwards. The lots that fall under the tariff will be invoiced separately and will ship directly from our Hong Kong Office and carry a separate, additional shipping charge.

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光緒三十四年（1908）北洋造光緒元寶七錢二分銀幣。MS64 PCGS。
北洋機器局。長中尾龍，連雲版。雖然北洋龍洋較常見，但品相出類拔萃者仍彌足珍貴，鮮有一遇。眼前這枚直隸龍洋評分上佳，銀質皎潔，底板潔白如珍珠，在同系統中已是脫穎而出。對於高階藏家而言，此例品相堪稱完美，届時必引來群賢相競。

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