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2012-04-01 10:00:00
2012-04-02 19:00:00
广东省造光绪元宝七钱二分喜敦 NGC SP 67
CHINA. Kwangtung. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1891). NGC SP-67.L&M-133; K-26; Y-203; Hsu-317. This type represents the first Kwangtung coinage struck with corrected legends. The first two issues of Kwangtung came to be known as the "Reversed Pattern" series due to the Chinese and English legends being reversed from what later became standard. However, they were met with general un-acceptance as authorities believed the Chinese and English legends should be alternated to the opposite sides of the coins.
The first two "Reversed Pattern" issues never saw mass circulation as they were struck in limited quantities. In fact, the second of the two was struck on a trial basis and not intended for circulation. Minor set backs and a series of minor corrections brought forth an evolution that lead to the design of the coin offered here. This type became the first of the Kwangtung series to be mass produced and see extended circulation. Represented here is the first of the dragon dollars to be generally accepted for mass production and circulation.
The obverse dragon design, became known as the "standard design" and became the standard pattern, not only for the Kwangtung Mint but for all mints in China that adopted the dragon design. This example struck in Specimen or special presentation Proof form is probably among the first coins struck of this type. Historically very important as it served as the prototype for the rest of the provincial mints. An absolute gem with magnificent deep iridescent toning. The finest certified by NGC SP-67.ANS Museum Duplicate, Acquired 1937