Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Sichuan. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Chengdu Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "82" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.981; FD-2532. Weight: 42.4 gms. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This highly attractive representative of this large size cast issue exhibits even rich brown patina with minor earthen deposits on the tops of some of the devices and crevasses adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. This moderately handled survivor retains much of the naturally rough surface texture in the open areas in contrast to the mostly smooth rims and high points that quite pleasing to the eye. A lovely example of the type worthy or a premium bid that pleasing to the eye sure to pique the interest of even the most advanced of collectors.

Estimate: $ 600.00 - 800.00

咸豐元寶 寶川當百。

重42.4克。正面："咸豐元寶"，背面："當百"。悅目大錢，均勻醇厚棕色表面，少許積土位於部分圖文高點以及縫隙中，更增味道。中等經手痕跡，保留大部自然粗糙底版紋理，與光滑圖文及邊齒對比鮮明，觀之可愛。定會引發藏家激烈競投。