臆造庚子年造山東官銀光緒元寶五錢。耿爱德的书目中其中一枚罕见臆造币，在过往十年间此為我们第三次呈献。此臆造币的设计与原版几乎如出一彻，华丽繁复的设计毕现，币面的铁灰色光泽展露无遗。高铸处不太见磨损，完美品相的顶峰之作。綺丽迷人，存世稀少，定会掀起拍场上的争夺。CHINA. Fantasy Shantung Silver 5 Mace, CD ("1900"). PCGS AU-58.KMX-M10; K-B16; WS-1349-43. One of the more uncommon fantasy pieces plated in Kann, with this being only our third offering of the type in the past decade. Produced to an exceedingly exacting standard for a fantasy type, the intricate design elements are well placed and rather wholesome, with a steely brilliance arising from the surfaces. Very little evidence of actual wearing is seen on the high elements, placing the current specimen firmly at the precipice of Mint State. A piece that delivers tremendous beauty and one certain to command strong bids on account of the its beauty and RARITY.Ex: Irving Goodman Collection (Superior 6/1991) Lot #1302.
