CHINA. Zhejiang Dixingding. Provincial Mound Ingots. Silver 5 Tael Local Tax ingot, ND (ca. 1821-50). VERY FINE.
BMC-Class XLIII Group E. Weight: 183.97 gms. "Ji Chang" (Hezichang bank) stamped three times. The stamps are somewhat shallow with minor flatness on portions of the characters. Rich mottled gray patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices and crevasses adding to its originality and pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500