Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (ca. June 1853-February 1854). Board of Revenue Mint, eastern branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "78" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.702; FD-2427. Weight: 50.5 gms. Er bao, six stroke bei. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang wushi". A decent large format issue from this ever popular Emperor exhibiting moderate signs of handling with small edge bumps and light scratches on the rims from long ago now slightly subdued by rich mottled brassy patina and minor earthen deposits matching the rest of the coin adding a bit of charm.

Estimate: $ 400.00 - 600.00

咸豐重寶 寶泉當五十。

重：50.5克，爾寶，六畫貝。正面："咸豐重寶"，背面："當五十"。悅目大錢，咸豐年號也在藏界廣受追捧。中等流通痕跡，邊緣有老舊崩痕及劃痕，現已在濃郁斑駁銅色包漿和少許積土下不甚明顯，反而更添味道。