拍品描述： 光绪二十四年北洋机器局造一圆银币。 凹眼龙。罕见的二十世纪前北洋版，品相惊艷。铸打工艺精湛。虹彩隐现，深橄欖色环状包浆，底板光泽耀眼。仅若干字体有轻微弱打，因此错失更高评分。无可比拟的品相。 </p>

CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS MS-63. L&M-449; K-191b; KM-Y-65.2; WS-0617. Variety with incuse pupils in dragons eyes. Presenting stunning quality that is RARELY encountered for pre-20th century issues from Chihli, the crown offered here dazzles with a charming strike, subtle iridescence, a deeper olive nature nearer the peripheries, and captivating luster that comes alive within the fields.

Just a hint of weakness is noted on a few of the characters, possibly preventing an even higher designation. No matter, however, as the ability to match the beauty offered here is nearly impossible. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.