QING: Guang Xu, 1875-1908, AE cash, Tianjin mint, Zhili Province, H-22.1460. Hsu-410 (plate coin), machine struck in 1888, variety: bottom of bao is open; large characters on reverse, EF to About Unc, S. When mint officials figured that each machine-struck cash cost more than 2 cash to produce, casting was quickly resumed.
Estimate: 150-200 USD