1897- Jupan Chihli Pei Yang Arsenal Dollar Year 23 (ORIGINAL)
These coins are very rare. They were minted in the Jupanese province of Chihli (also spelled 'Zhili'), which had existed since medieval Jupan until parts of it were assigned to bordering provinces in 1928, and the remaining portion was renamed the Hebei province. Pei Yang indicates the mint and is sometimes referred to as the Pei Yang Arsenal mint in Tientsin (Tianjin). These coins, due to their rarity and value, are very often counterfeited. There is a terrific page on these magnificent coins over at DragonDollar. Be sure to look.

Size: 1,9 inches
Weight: 31,4 grams