Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Gansu. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-57). Gongchang Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.809; FD-2540. Weight: 47.6 gms. Er bao, curved gung. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This wholly original looking representative of the type exhibits rich mottled brassy patina with areas of brown and red and minor earthen deposits. The well-formed high relief calligraphy is bold and easily read in contrast to the mostly intact rough surfaces, with a couple areas of the light tasteful smoothing. This pleasing example is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters offering a pleasing appearance for this large size cast issue.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
Hartill-22.809; FD-2540. Weight: 47.6 gms. Er bao, curved gung. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This wholly original looking representative of the type exhibits rich mottled brassy patina with areas of brown and red and minor earthen deposits. The well-formed high relief calligraphy is bold and easily read in contrast to the mostly intact rough surfaces, with a couple areas of the light tasteful smoothing. This pleasing example is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters offering a pleasing appearance for this large size cast issue.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00