湖北省4.5两槽锭。地方课税锭。重159.19克。浅灰色包浆迷人，局部色泽更显浓郁。惟中央戳记被一张薄薄的红纸遮挡，仅见其中一个汉字Tong。正面中央六点方向近边缘有墨迹残留，似乎是中文商号。戳记较模糊，但趣味十足。必定能丰富集藏的一枚。CHINA. Hubei Caoding. Provincial Trough Ingots. Silver 4.5 Local Tax Ingot, ND. VERY FINE.BMC-Class XLI Group A. Weight: 159.19 gms. This charming ingot displays light attractive gray patina with areas of richer coloration. Unfortunately, most of the inscription on the stamp is obscured by a thin piece of red paper with the only characters visible is Tong. The central portion of the face exhibits remnants of an ink inscription with what appears to be commercial Chinese near the edge at 6 oclock. Though the stamp is obscured this interesting issue offers a pleasing appearance with lots of character that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
