Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Henan. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Kaifeng or other local Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.848; FD-2493; Jen-1637. Weight: 54.0 gms. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This charming example of the type displays rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices offering much originality and a pleasing appearance. The bold high relief calligraphy is nicely formed and easily read with mostly intact rough surface texture in the open areas. The rims and edges show many edge bruises and abrasions commonly encountered on large-size cast issues of this nature. A handsome representative sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.

Estimate: $ 400.00 - 600.00

咸豐重寶 寶河當百。

重：54.0克，正面："咸豐元寶"，背面："當百"。悅目動人，濃郁斑駁銅色表面，圖文間少許積土，更添原汁原味，引人入勝。高浮雕文字流暢動人，底版自然粗糙紋理幾無擾動。邊緣有較多崩裂和磨損，在此類大錢中稀鬆平常。整體悅目的一枚，定為集藏添彩。