(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Peace and Prosperity Charm, ND. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "Authentic" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Weight: 19.9 gms. "Xian Feng tong bao"; Reverse: "Tian xia tai ping". This handsome and nicely preserved example displays attractive brassy tone with accents of richer color in the protected areas. The broad rims are intact save for one small casting void at 11 o'clock on the obverse somewhat obscured by one of the prongs. The fields are smooth from a combination of wear and light tasteful smoothing from long ago now matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcoming, this popular and lovely thematic issuance is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $1400.00- $1800.00