314 - CHINA – ANHUI PROVINCE – GUANGXU ERA (1875–1908)

CHINA – ANHUI PROVINCE – GUANGXU ERA (1875–1908) A silver plated coin, denomination 7 mace and 2 candareens, featuring on the obverse a five-clawed imperial dragon surrounded by the inscription “AN-HWEI PROVINCE – 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS.” On the reverse, Chinese and Manchu inscriptions, including “Guangxu Yuanbao” (光緒元寶), surrounded by the name of Anhui Province. Late 19th century, Guangxu era. Diameter: 3.9 cm Antique patina displaying shades of silvery gray and golden brown, with a few spots of oxidation. Commercial appraisal note: An interesting late Qing Dynasty Chinese dragon coin, characteristic of the first provincial coin issues inspired by the Western system. Its imperial design and bilingual inscriptions reflect a period of major transition in Chinese monetary history. A specimen likely to interest collectors of Asian coins and imperial numismatics.