Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Fujian. 50 Cash, ND (ca. 1853-55). Fuzhou Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "Authentic" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.795; FD-2525; S-1591. Weight: 84.1 gms. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Wu shi"; Rim: "Er liang wu qian". This charming popular large-size cast issue exhibits bold well-formed high relief calligraphy, naturally rough surface texture in the open areas and rich chocolate brown patina offering much originality and a pleasing appearance. The rims contain five additional merchant chopmarks as frequently encountered on this provinces coinage of this period adding much character to this highly sought after issue. A few natural casting voids are noticed on both sides mentioned for accuracy, but are hardly a distraction for this massive cast Cash. This handsome survivor shows signs of handling with minor abrasions and bruising that one normally associates with these large issues adding to its character sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.

Estimate: $ 3000.00 - 4000.00

咸豐重寶寶福五十邊計重。

重：84.1克。正面"咸豐重寶"，背面"五十"，邊齒"二兩五錢"。這一悅目大錢上，書法字體鐫刻深峻工整，底版紋理自然粗糙，濃郁巧克力棕色表面，味道純正，賞心悅目。邊齒上有五枚商用戳記，在當時的這款地方鑄錢上屬常見，更為此品增加特色。正反兩面均有鑄缺之處，但並不顯眼。輕微經手痕跡，少許摩擦痕，在大錢中實屬稀鬆平常。不容錯過，定會為集藏添彩。