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Reverse

7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)

Kiangnan / Peking Dragon Dollar (Pattern or Fantasy Issue)

China · Late 19th Century (Undated Fantasy/Pattern)

A silver dollar-sized coin featuring a facing dragon on one side with the English legend PEKING and denomination 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS, and Chinese characters on the other side.

Country: China
Year: Late 19th Century (Undated Fantasy/Pattern)
Denomination: 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)
Metal: Silver (approx. 900 fine)
Grade: XF 45 (as graded by third-party holder BDCG)

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Overview

A silver dollar-sized coin featuring a facing dragon on one side with the English legend PEKING and denomination 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS, and Chinese characters on the other side.

Historical significance

This piece resembles late Qing Dynasty Chinese silver dollars, specifically incorporating elements of Peiyang or Kiangnan issues, but features English inscriptions such as 'PEKING', strongly suggesting it is a fantasy issue, collector copy, or speculative souvenir rather than an officially circulated Imperial Chinese currency.

Obverse (front)

Features a front-facing Imperial Chinese dragon surrounded by clouds, with the English text 'PEKING' at the top and '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Central inscription in Chinese characters read within an inner beaded circle, surrounded by Manchu/Chinese outer legends indicating the mint and denomination.

Estimated value

$20-$100 depending on silver content and collector demand for fantasy Chinese issues

What drives this coin's value

Compositional silver value, collector interest in Asian fantasy/token pieces, and slab holder condition.

Grade assessment

XF 45 (as graded by third-party holder BDCG)

Mintage & rarity

Unknown / Fantasy or Novelty Issue

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify weight and dimensions; genuine Imperial dollars never featured English legends like 'PEKING' on circulation strikes, identifying this as a fantasy or commemorative piece rather than a counterfeit meant to deceive as a rare official rarity.

Notable varieties & errors

Varies primarily by striking finish and metal content among private fantasy mintings.

Similar coins

Genuine Chinese Dragon Dollars from provinces such as Kiangnan, Peiyang, and Kwangtung.

Care & preservation

Keep sealed inside its grading holder (slab) to preserve the current condition and prevent toning or environmental damage.

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