China, Kuang-hsü (Guangxu, 1871-1908), Kirin (Jilin) Province, yuan (‘dollar’, 7 mace 2 candareens) 1905, Kirin (Jilin) mint.
Obv. Imperial dragon; legend with CAINDARINS; dot in Manchu script, dragon’s horn spiked.
Rv. Chi-lin Sheng Tsao, in the field, Kuang-hsü Yüan-pao, hooked Kuang and Sheng; the Taijitu symbol.
Silver, 25.92 g, 38.4 mm. KM-Y-183a.3.
Grade XF, slightly worn, cabinet tone. Rare, especially in this condition.
Prices realized: Stack's Bowers & Ponterio, October 2023 Hong Kong Auction, 4800 USD; Künker Spring Auction Sales 2018, 2000 EUR.
