China: Anhwei. Kuang-hsü 50 Cents Year 24 (1898) MS66 PCGS,...
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Anhwei. Kuang-hsü 50 Cents Year 24 (1898) MS66 PCGS, Anking mint, KM-Y44.1, L&M-200, Kann-58, WS-1077. ASTC initials on reverse. One of a small handful of truly exceptional Anhwei provincial issues; an impressive feat for such a challenging region, especially at the Gem level. On offer is a truly thrilling survivor of a denomination we almost exclusively witness impaired and well circulated, with Mint State specimens witnessed at market one every year or two. Though mild striking weakness can be detected in localized areas of the ventral motifs, this does nothing to impinge on the absolute and conditional rarity at hand. Decorated in an intriguing silty patina as to gently mute the underlying luster, our specimen maintains its status tied with just a single other example for the finest known, and will doubtlessly be met with great collector enthusiasm. HID07901242017 www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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