(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (1853-54). Board of Works Mint, old branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "78" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.759. Diameter: 55.3mm; Weight: 51.9 gms. Obverse: "Xian Feng zhong bao;" Reverse: "Dang wushi." Mostly olive-brown in color, this specimen exhibits numerous tooling marks in the fields meant to smooth out the overall look. Nevertheless, charming detail and fairly full rims remain in tact.
Estimate: $800 - $1200