Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (ca. June 1853-February 1854). Board of Revenue Mint, southern branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "82" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.703. Weight: 64.2 gms. Er bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang wushi". This nicely preserved survivor of the type exhibits well-formed calligraphy, primarily intact natural rough surface texture and lovely rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits offering much originality and a pleasing appearance. A small area of the reverse rim near the character "Dang" appears to be a bit irregular mentioned purely for the sake of accuracy. The highest points display much evidence of the finishing process with many parallel striations as a result of filing to even out the devices.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
Hartill-22.703. Weight: 64.2 gms. Er bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang wushi". This nicely preserved survivor of the type exhibits well-formed calligraphy, primarily intact natural rough surface texture and lovely rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits offering much originality and a pleasing appearance. A small area of the reverse rim near the character "Dang" appears to be a bit irregular mentioned purely for the sake of accuracy. The highest points display much evidence of the finishing process with many parallel striations as a result of filing to even out the devices.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00