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Incuse swirl on fireball.

NGC Graded XF DETAILS - CHOPMARKED. (L&M-187).

Dot FB-No Dot (L&M-187).

Long Stroke "Ning".

Deep rustic copper with an orange glow marks this obverse; Reverse features more rustic copper surrounding clear characters. Only 1 coin grades higher

Attractive coin with areas of red shining through the chocolate toned surfaces that appear mark free. Attractive coin for the grade.

Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). The coin presents with a uniform brown patina.

Attractive copper-brown toning with considerable luster visible in the fields surrounding the dragon motif.

Lustrous field with colors from nickel to amber, this obverse has gravitas; Reverse features same unique variegated coloring.

Gun metal steel toning with light golden coloring near the dragon's head add to the attractiveness of this coin.

This example presents with steely grays and antique silvers and wear commensurate with the grade.

Attractive coin with moderate luster and light areas of gold toning.

The toning exhibits cool grays and subtle alabaster.

Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). Dark silver-gray toning on this dragon-themed obverse with high luster in the fields. Reverse is in shades of smoky

Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). The coin exhibits a strong strike for the issue.

Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). The obverse of this Kiangnan coin is a canvas of ash and graphite.

Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). The coin exhibits and extensive and satiny luster finish with evidence of light toning by the lettering and sharp d

Nanking Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu).

Extremely attractive and well struck Dollar with pewter tones, boldly struck against a herringbone edge. Rare and desirable variety that is sure to at

NGC Graded XF DETAILS - CHOPMARKED - CLEANED. (L&M-229).

NGC Graded VF DETAILS - CHOPMARKED - HARSHLY CLEANED. (L&M-251).

NGC Graded UNC DETAILS - CLEANED. (L&M-257), Fawn patina on this dove-gray obverse featuring a dragon motif with luster in the field by the drag...

PCGS Graded Genuine Chop Mark-VF Details.

NGC Graded AU DETAILS - CORROSION. (Y-150.5), Corrosion (in one small area). The coin possesses a deep copper patina, as well as attractive luster, sh

NGC Graded XF 45 BN. (Y-412A.2), This coin exhibits a bronze patina with luster in areas near design elements.

NGC Graded AU DETAILS - ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. (Y-412A.2), Attractive copper-brown color with hints of red in areas on relatively mark free surfaces.

The coin has a distinctive patina of chocolate and sienna.

Attractive copper color and strong strike enhance this coin.

Attractive coin for the grade.

NGC Graded XF DETAILS - CLEANED. (Y-163a).

The coin retains a distinctive sharpness in its design, with dark brown and mahogany toning adding to the beauty of this small coin.

Kuang-hsu (Guangxu), with rotated die. The coin presents in sepia and umber, with verdant undertones that enhances the dragon motif.

China: Kirin Province, 10 Cash, 1901, "10 Cashes" Variety. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC Graded XF 45 BN. (Y-177).

The coin evidences bronze tones with a blend of brown and sepia shades.

The coin exhibits an umber and sepia toning with what appears to be a strong strike based on the numerical grade and a superior example for the grade.

This coin shows a deep, walnut-brown patina, with the dragon's design and accompanying characters still attractive for the condition.

Silver, The coin displays a muted silver tone.

Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu).

PCGS Graded Genuine Cleaned - VF Detail.

The coin presents with a muted pewter and touches of graphite toning.

Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). Deep gray toning.

Silver, This coin presents as a matte silver with subdued greys.

Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). The dragon on this piece, though touched by the hands of time and cleaning, retains a bold presence, its intricate de

Pewter-colored obverse, with the reverse features centric beading and highlighted characters .

Kirin Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu).

Tientsin (Branch) Mint. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong ). The coin has a subtle grey patina with darkly toned fields on the outer perimeter of the coin.

Charcoaled umber obverse with the reverse featuring warm umber fields with deepened character details.

China: Kirin Province, 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), 1898, NGC Graded VF DETAILS - CHOPMARKED - CLEANED. (L&M-511).

Subdued chocolate toning hued obverse, with the Reverse features similar coloring.

Bold dragon motif glints on warm nickel obverse; Reverse is in tones of nickel with camel undertones.