COINS, 錢幣, CHINA - PROVINCIAL ISSUES, 中國 - 地方發行, Kwangtung Province 廣東省: Nickel-plated Brass Pattern Cash, ND (c.1889), struck at the Heaton Mint (Birmingham), 24mm, 3.70g (cf CCC 1 for an unpierced brass example; O'Sweeny CN25 (brass, 3.74g); CL unlisted). Extremely fine, rare.
see J O'Sweeny, History of the Birmingham Mint, for an illustration of one with a contemporary view of the Canton Mint
Estimate: US$400-500