Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 50 Cash, ND (ca. November 1853-March 1854). Board of Works Mint, Old branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-22.759; FD-2444. Weight: 58.31 gms. Variety with seven stroke Bei. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Wu Shi". This decently preserved example boasts bold characters with a pleasing light brown patina that is complemented by richer coloration in the fields and crevasses. The high points are relatively smooth with only minor marks or abrasions. Inspection of the fields reveals much smoothing in an effort to enhance this large sized issue. Despite its shortcomings, this presentable example is attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
Hartill-22.759; FD-2444. Weight: 58.31 gms. Variety with seven stroke Bei. Obverse: "Xian Feng Zhong Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Wu Shi". This decently preserved example boasts bold characters with a pleasing light brown patina that is complemented by richer coloration in the fields and crevasses. The high points are relatively smooth with only minor marks or abrasions. Inspection of the fields reveals much smoothing in an effort to enhance this large sized issue. Despite its shortcomings, this presentable example is attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500