大清公所5分铜代用币。 Lec-1 (图版原品)。 Lecompte 中描述此版为独一无二，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。轻微经手，包浆连续，铸打锐利，细节一丝不苟。<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 5 Centimes Token, ND (ca. 1878). PCGS VF-35. Lec-1 (plate coin). Purportedly <strong>UNIQUE</strong> as described in Lecompte, little is known 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. Light circulation and consistent patina are all that one could wish for, and, with a strong strike, every detail is well produced.<p><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><em></em><em>We are unable to confirm the attribution on the PCGS holder, but believe it to be incorrect.</em><p>
