China, Qing dynasty. Szechuan Guang Xu / Kuang Hsu. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (1 Dollar/Yuan) ND (1901-08). Ref: L&M-345; K-143; KM-Y-238; WS-0739B

Szechuan. 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), ND (1901-08). Ref: L&M-345; K-143; KM-Y-238; WS-0739B

Szechuan 1 Silver Dollar (7 Mace & 2 Candareens)
Minted between 1901 and 1908 during the twilight years of the Qing Dynasty (Emperor Guangxu), this iconic ""Szechuen Province"" dragon dollar is one of the most sought-after coins in Asian numismatics.

China lacked a unified currency, leading individual provinces to open their own mints.
Designed to match the weight and purity of foreign silver coins (like the Mexican Peso) that dominated Chinese trade. Features the famous, fiercely detailed Szechuan vampire dragon clutching the flaming pearl of power.
Struck at the historic Chengtu Mint using imported European machinery to compete with Western trade dollars.
Actual dimensions:
diameter: 39,68 mm,
Weigth: 26,45 gram.

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