Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Hubei. 50 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-56). Wuchang Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). EXTREMELY FINE.
Hartill-22.864. Weight: 36.73 gms. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Wu Shi". This charming and nicely preserved example boasts well-formed characters with plenty of remaining naturally rough surface texture and file marks from the finishing process. The surfaces are an attractive rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Hartill-22.864. Weight: 36.73 gms. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Wu Shi". This charming and nicely preserved example boasts well-formed characters with plenty of remaining naturally rough surface texture and file marks from the finishing process. The surfaces are an attractive rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $400 - $600