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Kwangtung Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar) — obverse
Obverse
Kwangtung Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar) — reverse
Reverse
7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)

Kwangtung Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar)

China (Kwangtung Provincial Mint) · 1890-1908

A classic Chinese imperial silver dollar featuring a central dragon surrounded by Manchu and Chinese characters on one side, and English legends with a central rosette on the other.

Country
China (Kwangtung Provincial Mint)
Year
1890-1908
Denomination
7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)
Metal
Silver (.900 fine)
Grade
About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS)

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Overview

A classic Chinese imperial silver dollar featuring a central dragon surrounded by Manchu and Chinese characters on one side, and English legends with a central rosette on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during the Qing Dynasty under the reign of Emperor Guangxu, these provincial silver dollars were created to counter foreign trade silver coins like the Mexican 8 Real entering the Chinese market.

Obverse (front)

Features a coiled imperial dragon facing forward, chasing a flaming pearl, surrounded by Chinese characters indicating the issuing province 'Kwangtung Province' at the top and the denomination '7 Mace and 2 Candareens' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Features central Chinese characters reading 'Guang Xu Yuan Bao' surrounded by English lettering 'KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE' at the top and '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' at the bottom, separated by floral rosettes.

Estimated value

$100-$300 for circulated examples, $500-$2,500+ for higher uncirculated grades depending on specific year and condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, strike quality, specific year of issue, surface preservation, and absence of cleaning or damage

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS)

Mintage & rarity

Varies significantly by year; generally scarce to rare depending on the specific date and survival rate

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties. Many high-quality contemporary and modern counterfeits exist, so certification by a professional grading service (PCGS or NGC) is recommended for high-value specimens.

Notable varieties & errors

Various die varieties including dot placement, character variations, and subtle differences in the dragon's scales and facial features

Similar coins

Other Chinese provincial dragon dollars from provinces such as Kiangnan, Peiyang, Yunnan, and Szechuan

Care & preservation

Handle by edges only with clean cotton gloves, store in PVC-free holders or capsules, never clean or polish the coin.