Kirin Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar)

China (Kirin Province Mint) · Circa late Qing Dynasty (various years, e.g., 1898-1908)

A silver dragon dollar featuring a coiled imperial dragon surrounded by English legends on one side and Chinese characters within a beaded circle on the other.

Country: China (Kirin Province Mint)
Year: Circa late Qing Dynasty (various years, e.g., 1898-1908)
Denomination: 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)
Metal: Silver (approx. 0.900 fineness)

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Overview

A silver dragon dollar featuring a coiled imperial dragon surrounded by English legends on one side and Chinese characters within a beaded circle on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during the late Qing Dynasty when various Chinese provinces established their own mints to produce modern machine-struck silver coinage, heavily influenced by foreign trade dollars.

Obverse (front)

Features a central imperial Chinese dragon surrounded by a beaded circle, with English legends 'KIRIN PROVINCE' at the top and '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' at the bottom, flanked by decorative symbols.

Reverse (back)

Features four Chinese characters in the center reading 'Kuang-hsu Yuan-bao' (Imperial currency of the Kuang-hsu period) with Manchu script vertically in the middle, surrounded by provincial mint inscriptions and Chinese characters denoting the weight.

Estimated value

$300-$3,000+ depending on exact year, variety, and preservation state; rare dates can command tens of thousands.

What drives this coin's value

Surface preservation, strike sharpness, absence of cleaning, specific year of issue, and rarity of the die variety.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (subject to professional third-party grading verification)

Mintage & rarity

Scarce to rare depending on the specific year and die variety.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight and dimensions precisely against specifications. Test silver magnetic properties and examine closely for cast seams, soft details, or modern counterfeit tooling marks.

Notable varieties & errors

Numerous year-specific mint variations, dot placements, character errors, and stylistic differences in the dragon's scales and facial features.

Similar coins

Other Chinese provincial dragon dollars from provinces such as Kwangtung, Peiyang, Fengtien, and Szechuan.

Care & preservation

Store in a stable, low-humidity environment using inert holders (PVC-free). Never clean, wipe, or polish the coin, as this severely damages its numismatic value.