直隶(北洋)一两铜币。样币。黄铜製。齿边,双面均由背模铸打。极其罕见。为配合金本位制而造的新设计。深打,图文清晰,轻微磨损。二次铸打,第二次压印顺时针偏斜5度左右,因此图案有偏斜和重叠。边缘凹凸不平,或为获评"Damage"的原因,此外并无主要瑕疵。悦目棕色表面,图文间有少许残片。
PCGS Genuine--Damage, EF Details Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.Ex: R. B. White.
CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang Arsenal). Pattern Tael Mule, ND (ca. 1899-1900). PCGS SP Genuine--Damage, EF Details Secure Holder.cf.KM-Pn3; cf.CCC-298; K-pg. 331-32; Duan-Unlisted; CL-Unlisted. Struck in copper with reeded edge using two reverse dies. EXTREMELY RARE. Proposed design for a Tael series based on the gold standard. Double struck with the second strike rotated about 5 degrees clockwise displaying slightly muddled design features. Small edge bumps could account for the details designation of "Damage", otherwise no major distractions to speak of. Attractive mahogany and mellow chocolate patina with minor debris amongst the devices.