(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (ca. March 1854-July 1855). Board of Revenue Mint, Southern branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "82" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.706. Weight: 36.2 gms. Er bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang wushi". This decent looking moderately handled example displays bold well-defined high relief characters with minor earthen deposits and somewhat smoothed open areas on both sides accentuating the devices displaying attractive rich mottled brown patina.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00