China, Kuang-hsü (Guangxu, 1871-1908), Kirin (Jilin) Province, yuan (‘dollar’, 7 mace 2 candareens) 1900, Kirin (Jilin) mint.
Obv. imperial dragon; dot in Manchu script.
Rv. Chi-lin Sheng Tsao, in the field, Kuang-hsü Yüan-pao, hooked Kuang and Sheng; the Taijitu symbol.
Silver, 26.54 g, 38.6 mm. KM-Y-183a.
Grade XF, slightly worn, cabinet patina. Scarce and demanded.
Prices realized: Stack's Bowers & Ponterio, October 2023 Hong Kong Auction, 3200 USD; 950 USD (not so well preserved and chopmarked specimen); Stack's Bowers & Ponterio June 2023 World CCO Auction, 9000 USD; Künker Summer Auction Sales 2018, EUR 6000 (variant without dot in Manchu script).
