光緒二十三年北洋機器局造半角銀幣。细节充裕，仅图文高铸处有流通痕跡。币面呈浓厚的包浆，别增韵味，备受瞩目。(t) CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), Year 23 (1897). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-45.L&M-448; K-190; KM-Y-61.2; WS-0615. A more elusive provincial minor, the Chihli product retains a wonderful amount of details and the wearing from circulation is limited to the highest elements of the design. Deeper toning glazes the surfaces, adding to the wholesome appeal of the piece. A specimen certain to attract many bidders.
