戊戌江南省造光绪元宝一钱四分四釐银币。 大英文,龙无圈版。诱人浓郁灰色包浆,边缘尤甚。PCGS提及,正面龙右侧有刮痕,包浆使其不太突兀。此外,品相极好的一枚。<em>饶有趣味的是,此版常见"MACE"的"M"为倒"M"。正"M"则极爲罕见。</em>
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CHINA. Kiangnan. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), CD (1898). PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, AU Details Gold Shield. L&M-219; K-72; KM-Y-143a; WS-0800. Large English legend, uncircled dragon variety. A light scratch on the obverse on the right side of the dragon is noted for accuracy as indicated on the PCGS insert from long ago now toned over matching the rest of the coin. The piece exhibits attractive rich grey patina with areas of slate in the peripherals. Despite the noted impairment a handsome example with a good look.It is interesting to note that the "M" of "MACE" appears to be over an inverted "M". This also appears to be normal for this issue whereas the clean "M" appears to be much more scarce. From the Mas Fera Collection.With old collectors envelope.