CHINA. Zhejiang Dixingding. Provincial Mound Ingots. 5 Tael Local Tax Ingot, Year 13 (1833 or 1874).
187.76 gms. BMC-Class XLIII Group A. "Shi San Nian" (Cast in the 13th year). "Zhen Yuan" (Zhenyuan County). The third stamp which names the smith responsible for casting the ingot is slightly muddled but could be deciphered with further study. Central nipple with added spiral design. Some edge damage, VERY FINE.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00