Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
March 2019 Hong Kong Auction 25-27 Mar 2019
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CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (1856-60). Taiping Rebellion (1850-64). Graded "75" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-23.8; FD-2676. A VERY SCARCE and popular type. Written in Song style "Tai Ping Tian Guo" (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom); Reverse: "Sheng bao" (Secred currency). Minor earthen deposits and red pigment amongst the devices. Full design details with slightly rough surfaces as would be expected displaying rich dark brown patina. Zhong Qian grading is incorrect, it should be 50 Cash not 100 Cash. Careful examination is suggested. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
Ex: Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
Hartill-23.8; FD-2676. A VERY SCARCE and popular type. Written in Song style "Tai Ping Tian Guo" (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom); Reverse: "Sheng bao" (Secred currency). Minor earthen deposits and red pigment amongst the devices. Full design details with slightly rough surfaces as would be expected displaying rich dark brown patina. Zhong Qian grading is incorrect, it should be 50 Cash not 100 Cash. Careful examination is suggested. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
Ex: Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00