臆造陕西省造光绪元宝库平三钱六分银币。喜敦铸币厂。粗略仿制喜敦造模具打铸的官方(极罕)样币发行。由于原版可谓绝迹市面，此臆造版是收藏的唯一机会。龙图较原版简洁，环绕龙图的英文铭文亦不及原版精美。整体铸打精确，字面尤甚。两面均见虹彩包浆锦上添花。<p>CHINA. Shensi. Fantasy Silver 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), ND (1898) (ca. early 20th Century). Loosely imitating Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). NGC MS-61.cf. LM-374 (for prototype); cf. K-156 (same); cf. KM-Pn4 (same); cf. WS-1096 (same). Issued at a later point in loose imitation of the official (and <strong>EXCEEDINGLY RARE</strong>) pattern issue from Heaton-produced dies, this fantasy provides what can be easily seen as the only collectible version that one can realistically hope to encounter. Featuring a more stylized dragon than the official product, as well as less refinement among the English lettering surrounding said dragon, this specimen nevertheless offers great execution with respect to the execution of the characters side. Meanwhile, some enticing iridescent toning upon each side further elevates its stately appeal and flair.
