Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 cash, ND (1853-54). Board of Works Mint, Old Branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). VERY FINE.
Hartill-22.759; FD-2444. Weight: 64.29 gms. Obverse: "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang washi Er bao". This handsome example boasts well-formed characters with even wear and remnants of the finishing process on the rims. Minor earthen deposits amongst the devices and crevasses add to its originality and pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
Hartill-22.759; FD-2444. Weight: 64.29 gms. Obverse: "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang washi Er bao". This handsome example boasts well-formed characters with even wear and remnants of the finishing process on the rims. Minor earthen deposits amongst the devices and crevasses add to its originality and pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $700 - $1000