拍品描述： 广东省造光绪元宝一组4枚 NGC

CHINA. Kwangtung. 4 Piece Specimen/Proof Set, ND (ca. 1891).L&M-133/6 (for type, unlisted as specimen proof); Y-200/3. This set represents the first Kwangtung coinage struck with corrected legends. The first two issues of Kwangtung came to be known as the "Reversed Pattern" series due to the Chinese and English legends being reversed from what later became standard. However, they were met with general un-acceptance as authorities believed the Chinese and English legends should be alternated to the opposite sides of the coins. Neither of the first two "Reversed Pattern" coinage saw mass circulation as they were struck in limited quantities. In fact, the second of the two was struck on a trial basis and not intended for circulation. Minor set backs and a series of minor corrections brought forth an evolution that lead to the design of the coins offered here. This type became the first of the Kwangtung series to be mass produced and see extended circulation.<br /> These examples are struck in Specimen or special presentation Proof form and are probably among the first coins struck of this type. It is important to note that this is the complete specimen proof set. The 5 Cent was not struck in specimen proof form. Occasionally five piece sets are offered, however the 5 Cents are not specimen proofs and were added at a later date.<br /> A nice set with evenly matched toning all graded. Grades: Dollar-NGC SP64, 50 Cent-NGC SP63, 20 Cent-SP64, 10 Cent-SP63.NGC SP-63-64.Ex: David Cowles Collection.