CHINA. Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty. Bronze Cash Pattern or Mother Coin, ND (1853-57). Board of Works Mint. Emperor Xianfeng (Wenzong). Graded "82" by GBCA.
Hartill-22.744s. Diameter: 23mm. Weight: 4.4 gms. A highly pleasing example of this mu qian (mother or 'seed' coin), presenting deep yellow-bronze rims and highlights along with a darker brown-olive contrast in the fields.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00