Chinese export silver trinket dish, set in the base with a rare Jiang nan (Kiang Nan) 7 Mace 2 Candareen coin of the Guangxu period, circa 1898-1905.

A lovely Chinese export silver trinket dish, set in the base with a rare Jiang nan (Kiang Nan) 7 Mace 2 Candareen coin of the Guangxu period, circa 1898-1905.

A very rare coin; despite its period setting this would be a lovely piece for collectors. 7 Mace 2 Candareen coins from the Jiangnanf mint are extremely rare, with one listed online for 2,750 pounds at the time of research, and the finest examples was listed at auction for 100,000 USD and up, with a specimen version selling for over 1.2 million USD.

Price marked at $680 AUD.

Measuremets: 68 grams. 9cm diameter, 1.5cm height.

Condition: Coin is rubbed, overall good antique condition with wear commensurate with age.

References:

https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/sovereign_rarities/263/product/pcgs_au55__china_kiangnan_silver_7_mace__2_candareens_1904/1992609/Default.aspx

https://www.arthitparade.net/chinese-coins.html