Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1887-89). Board of Revenue, southern branch. De Zong (Guang Xu). Certified "85" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.1303. Weight: 7.0 gms. Dot on reverse by the top right corner of square border. "Guang Xu zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". This lovely high grade survivor exhibits rich brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst devices and much evidence of the finishing process that suggests that this piece saw limited circulation. The nicely formed calligraphy is bold and easily read on both sides adding to it desirability and overall pleasing appearance sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.

Estimate: $ 50.00 - 70.00

光緒重寶 寶泉當十。

重：7克，背面方孔邊緣右上角有點。正面："光緒重寶"，背面："當十"。高分悅目，深郁銅色表面，圖文間少許積土。拋光痕跡明顯，可見未經多次流通。雙面字樣清晰鮮明，整體誘人，定位集藏添彩。