山东光绪元宝当制钱十文。正面有五角星,背面是满文。与比较罕见的ST.25(E-5)不同,中间只有一团云围绕著龙身而非两团。用旧模铸造。柔和包浆配合焦糖色光泽诱人。
PCGS AU-50 Secure Holder.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.Ex: R. B. White.
CHINA. Shantung. 10 Cash, CD (1904-05). PCGS AU-50 Secure Holder.CL-ST.24; Y-221.1; CCC-504; W-1166 (E-6); Duan-2526. Five-pointed stars on the obverse with rounded Manchu characters reverse. It is distinguished from the even rarer ST.25 (E-5) by the middle cloud around the dragons body having only one blob instead of two. Struck from worn dies. Attractive smooth patina highlighted with warm caramel atop of the devices.