Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 100 Cash, ND (ca. March 1854-July 1855). Board of Revenue Mint, western branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.710. Weight: 54.1 gms. Fou bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This attractive, wholesome and moderately handled example offers much originality displaying rich mottled brassy tone with areas of richer patination coupled with minor earthen deposits adding a bit of charm to pleasing survivor. The high points and open areas exhibit minor nicks and abrasions from circulation that one normally associates with these large cast issues mentioned for accuracy, but are hardly distracting.

Estimate: $ 700.00 - 900.00

咸豐元寶 寶泉當百。

重54.1克，缶寶，七畫貝。正面："咸豐元寶"，背面："當百"。悅目完整的一枚，中等流通痕跡，原汁原味，濃郁斑駁銅色表面，圖文周邊顏色愈深，間雜少許積土，更添誘人。高點及底版有流通所致的輕微缺口和傷痕，在類似大錢中常見，並不影響整體觀感。