CHINA. Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty. Gansu. 100 Cash, ND (1854-57). Gongchang Mint. Emperor Xianfeng (Wenzong). Graded "75" by GBCA.
Hartill-22.809; FD-2540. Er bao, Curved gung variety. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai" (Value One Hundred). A well made piece with good definition of the characters with original rough surface texture from the casting process, though slightly worn, and characteristic file marks on the flat rims and tops of the devices as is normally associated with issues of this nature. Minor red earthen deposits amongst the devices and crevasses. Several edge bumps and minor casting voids in the rim are noted for accuracy. Rich brassy tone is noted atop of the devices with dark patina in the open areas. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of the type.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00

清代咸豐元寶寶鞏當百。
"尔"寶，卷共版。"咸豐元寶"背書"當百"。鑄打精良，文字清晰，表面不平整，鑄幣過程所致。輕微磨損，平整邊緣及圖文高鑄處有刮痕。圖文間縫隙有紅色積土。邊緣幾處碰痕和細微鑄打空隙。圖文高鑄處深黃銅色包漿，底板深色銅锈。美輪美奐，賞心悅目。 On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items manufactured in China. Accordingly, all buyers in forthcoming Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Hong Kong Auctions who wish to have any Chinese manufactured item delivered within the United States will be subject to these tariffs. Furthermore, as a result of the new tariffs, all orders will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.