China, SHANGHAI, Ilbert & Co, copper 10 Cash coinage trial (1904] by Greenwood & Batley, Leeds, dragon, rev. monogram, 28mm, 7.53g/12h (Prid. 322; cf. Morton & Eden 72, 256; cf. DNW 165, 956). Good very fine with a hint of original colour, very rare
£1,200-£1,500

Ilbert & Co ordered ten coining presses from Greenwood & Batley on 4 November 1904, to strike 10 cash coins. It is believed the small number of proving pieces of this issue were made at that time