丙午"湘"字户部大清铜币当制钱十文。伍谱将其认定为"UNIQUE"独一无二。毫无疑问,这是一枚造币厂戏铸币,约製于民国早期。正面湖南,反面户部"湘"字,双面模具均受损,反面双重铸打痕迹较为明显。磨损痕迹颇重,但通体散发奶油朱古力色、暖焦糖色和咖啡色,十分诱人。妙趣横生的佳品,定能令藏家倾心。
PCGS VF-35 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.Ex: R. B. White.
CHINA. Hunan. 10 Cash Mule or Mint Sport, CD (1906). PCGS VF-35 Secure Holder.6.6 gms. W-365 (P-3); CL-Unlisted; Duan-Unlisted; CCC-Unlisted; Y-Unlisted. Listed in Woodward as UNIQUE. Undoubtedly a mint sport probably produced during the early Republican era. Struck with a damaged provincial obverse and damaged Imperial reverse. Double struck which is most prominent on the reverse. Well worn with attractive patina displaying hues of smooth milk chocolate, warm caramel and mocha. Highly interesting with good eye appeal sure to excite the specialist.