Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (March 1854-July 1855). Board of Revenue Mint; Western Branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "82" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.707. Weight: 43.8 gms. Fao Bao, seven stroke bei variety. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dan Wu Shi". The pleasing example displays rich brassy patina with areas of brighter coloration in the high points. The characters are well defined with minor earthen deposits in the crevasses and protected areas adding to its originality.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Hartill-22.707. Weight: 43.8 gms. Fao Bao, seven stroke bei variety. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dan Wu Shi". The pleasing example displays rich brassy patina with areas of brighter coloration in the high points. The characters are well defined with minor earthen deposits in the crevasses and protected areas adding to its originality.
Estimate: $600 - $800