(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 1000 Cash, ND (ca. March-August 1854). Board of Revenue Mint, Western Branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "85" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.714; FD-2435. Weight: 92.4 gms. Fou Bao, seven stroke Bei variety. Obverse: "Xian Feng yuan bao;" Reverse: "Dang qian." Exceptional quality for this large-size cash issue, the present specimen exhibits enticing red-brown surfaces with a light dusty nature to the highlights and overall very clean and sharp characters.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000