拍品描述： 广东省造光绪元宝一钱四分四釐反版银币。广东造币厂。(t) CHINA. Kwangtung. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (1889). Kwangtung Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40.铸打锐利，品相迷人，热门版别。流通适度，通体钢灰色泽。光泽犹存，更显完整。广东首发银币因含银量高而被熔毁，当局遂修改设计。新样币由广东造币厂使用伯明翰造币厂提供的模具制作，基本沿袭Allan Wyon的设计，仅作微调。壹圆重量由七钱三分减至七钱二分，辅币亦然。部分面值龙图两侧增添小花。然而，新设计因中英文铭文位置问题未获北京当局批准，再次面临失败命运。造币厂随即将中英文对调，此版及前版因而被称为"反版"。一钱四分四釐极为罕见，较前版一钱四分六釐更为难得。<p><p>L&M-130; K-23 KM-Y-196.1; WS-0938; Wenchao-559 (rarity: ★★★★). A sharply struck and attractive example of this highly sought type, with only modest circulation and steely complexion throughout. Quite a bit of shimmer remains, providing a wholesome appeal that only elevates this example.<p><em>Upon the realization that the first Kwangtung issues were being gathered from circulation and melted for their extra silver content, authorities quickly ordered a modification to the new coinage design. New patterns were produced at the Kwangtung Mint using hubs supplied by the Birmingham Mint. Essentially these were identical to Allan Wyons original design with a few modifications. The weight of the Dollar was changed from 7 Mace 3 Candareens to 7 Mace 2 Candareens with similar modifications for the corresponding smaller denominations. Another subtle change that was made, but only on some denominations, was the addition of small rosettes at either side of the dragon. Like the "Seven Three" coinage, this new modified design was destined for failure. The overall design failed to meet with the approval of the Peking authorities due to the placement of the Chinese and English legends. The mint was then instructed to shift the English and Chinese text to the opposite sides of the coins. This and the previous series have come to be known as the "Reversed Pattern" series for this reason.</em><p><p>From the Robin C S Cheng (鄭鎮新) Collection.<p>Ex: Money Company (5/1989) Lot # 662.

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