Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 100 Cash, ND (ca. March 1854-July 1855). Board of Revenue Mint, western branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.710. Weight: 54.1 gms. Fou bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This attractive, wholesome and moderately handled example offers much originality displaying rich mottled brassy tone with areas of richer patination coupled with minor earthen deposits adding a bit of charm to pleasing survivor. The high points and open areas exhibit minor nicks and abrasions from circulation that one normally associates with these large cast issues mentioned for accuracy, but are hardly distracting.
Estimate: $700.00- $900.00
Hartill-22.710. Weight: 54.1 gms. Fou bao, seven stroke bei. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This attractive, wholesome and moderately handled example offers much originality displaying rich mottled brassy tone with areas of richer patination coupled with minor earthen deposits adding a bit of charm to pleasing survivor. The high points and open areas exhibit minor nicks and abrasions from circulation that one normally associates with these large cast issues mentioned for accuracy, but are hardly distracting.
Estimate: $700.00- $900.00