Kiangnan Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar)

China (Imperial / Qing Dynasty) · Undated (Issued c. 1898-1907)

A silver dragon dollar from the Kiangnan Province featuring a coiled dragon surrounded by English legends on one side and Chinese calligraphy within a beaded circle on the other, sealed in a ZQJD grading slab.

Country: China (Imperial / Qing Dynasty)
Year: Undated (Issued c. 1898-1907)
Denomination: 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness)
Grade: Encapsulated and graded MS58 by ZQJD (Mint State 58)

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Overview

Historical significance

Struck during the late Qing Dynasty when various Chinese provinces minted their own silver coinage to compete with foreign trade dollars circulating within China.

Obverse (front)

Features a front-facing coiled Chinese dragon surrounded by the English legend 'KIANG NAN PROVINCE' and the denomination '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' separated by rosettes.

Reverse (back)

Features Chinese characters 'Guang Xu Yuan Bao' in the center surrounded by a beaded inner circle, with Manchu characters and provincial mint attribution along the outer rim.

Estimated value

$500 - $3,000+ depending on the specific year variety, actual grade, and market demand for Chinese provincial silver.

What drives this coin's value

Exact year of issue (if identifiable), die varieties, original surface preservation, absence of cleaning, and third-party grading authenticity.

Grade assessment

Encapsulated and graded MS58 by ZQJD (Mint State 58)

Mintage & rarity

Varies significantly by year; generally scarce to rare depending on the specific emission year and surviving population.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to high prevalence of counterfeits, verify the slab security features, check weight and diameter specifications precisely, and inspect for correct die characteristics.