光绪二十四年北洋机器局造半角银币。铸制精良,虽经清洗,但透现些许金光,美轮美奂。(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.L&M-453; K-195; KM-Y-61.2; WS-0623. A well made example with a detailed strike. Despite the noted cleaning, likely from long ago, this piece is rather charming with a hint of gold toning.