CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Taiwan. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (41mm, 12h). In the name of Xuānzōng (Dàoguāng). Struck 1838-1850. PCGS XF Details, test cut.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 1001. Estimated: $ 7 500

World, Silver

Sold For $ 8 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Taiwan. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (41mm, 12h). In the name of Xuānzōng (Dàoguāng). Struck 1838-1850. Shouxing (God of Longevity) facing, holding staff; “swastika” pattern to lower right / Sacrificial urn; annulets and Taiwan Fu Ku in Manchu script around. CCMCSS TW.3.2; L&M 319; KM (C) 25-3. In PCGS encapsulation 57673607, graded XF Details, test cut.

As trade had long brought western-style coinage to Taiwan’s shores, it is no surprise that the earliest modern silver coins of China appear here. The first of these types, bearing only legends on either side, and this “Old Man Dollar” were produced from the funds of the provincial government to pay for soldiers stationed in Taiwan to fight rebels. Bearing the emperor’s regnal title, these coins were intended to conform to the standard of the Spanish milled dollar, yet merchants remained skeptical. Many of these coins are found extensively chopped marked.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Four – Lot 920-1141 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 14 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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