直隶（北洋）一钱铜币。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。通体呈现柔和棕色，赏心悦目，定会引发激烈竞投。
PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.Ex: R. B. White.
CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang Arsenal). Pattern Mace Mule, ND (ca. 1899-1900). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.KM-Unlisted; CCC-Unlisted; 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. Sharply struck with the design features in high relief and light signs of handling. Lovely smooth mahogany patina throughout. An attractive example sure to excite the specialist.
