大清公所40分铜代用币。 对此发行知之甚少。虽然货币单位仍然是谜，但很可能此枚是以生丁作单位。 所雕刻的5及40类近巴黎的法国代用币制造商 Cartaux 的出品。轻微流通，浓郁的黄铜包浆，图文铸打锐利，原味十足,赏心悦目。<p><em>
1878年，清政府参加了巴黎万国博览会，所写的"大清公所"正是中国展览馆的名称。后来展厅改建成咖啡店，钱币可能是于该处发行的。</em><p><em>我们无从确认PCGS标籤上所写的版别归属，但相信是不正确。</em> (t)
CHINA. Brass 40 Centimes Token, ND (ca. 1878). PCGS AU-50. Lec-2 (plate coin). Little is know about this issue. While the monetary unit remains a mystery, it is likely this piece is denominated in centimes. The engraved values of 5 and 40 resemble those of the French token manufacturer Carteaux of Paris. This attractive lightly circulated example exhibits rich brassy patina and boldly struck devices offering much originality and is pleasing to the eye.<em>In 1878, the Qing government participated in the Paris International Exposition and the characters depicted "大清公所" is the name of the Chinese exhibition hall. Later the exhibition hall was transformed to a coffee shop where these were probably issued.</em><p><p><em>
We are unable to confirm the attribution on the PCGS holder, but believe it to be incorrect.</em>
