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7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)

Kwangtung Province 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (Dragon Dollar)

China (Kwangtung Province) · ND (1889)

A certified specimen silver dragon dollar from Kwangtung Province featuring a central coiled dragon on one side and Chinese/English legends on the other.

Country: China (Kwangtung Province)
Year: ND (1889)
Denomination: 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (1 Dollar)
Metal: Silver (.900 fine)
Grade: PCGS SP62 (Specimen Grade 62)

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Overview

A certified specimen silver dragon dollar from Kwangtung Province featuring a central coiled dragon on one side and Chinese/English legends on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during the Qing Dynasty under Emperor Guangxu, these were China's first modern machine-struck silver dollars, minted at the Canton Mint using newly imported British equipment.

Obverse (front)

Features a ferocious front-facing or coiled Chinese dragon surrounded by Manchu/Chinese characters indicating the province and denomination (Kwangtung Province, 7 Mace and 2 Candareens).

Reverse (back)

Displays four Chinese characters for 'Guangxu Bao Yuan' (Guangxu current coin) arranged vertically and horizontally, surrounded by Manchu script in the center, and English legends 'KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE' and '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' along the rim.

Estimated value

$5,000 - $15,000+ (depending on specific variety, provenance like the Wa She Wong Collection, and eye appeal)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, strike quality, historical provenance (such as the Wa She Wong Collection noted on the slab), rarity of the specific die variety, and original toning.

Grade assessment

PCGS SP62 (Specimen Grade 62)

Mintage & rarity

Scarce to rare, especially in high grades or special specimen finishes.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service). Watch for counterfeits cast in base metals with weight discrepancies and mushy details.

Notable varieties & errors

Various rosette placements, Chinese character variations, and rare specimen strikes test-minted in 1889.

Similar coins

Other provincial dragon dollars of China from Yunnan, Kiangnan, Peiyang, and Szechuan provinces.

Care & preservation

Keep sealed inside the professional PCGS holder. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Never attempt to clean or remove from the slab.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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