Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Fujian. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1853-55). Fuzhou Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). EXTREMELY FINE.
Hartill-22.784; FD-2526. Weight: 186.96 gms. Variety with one dot Tong. Obverse: "Xian Feng Tong Bao"; Reverse: "Yi Bai". This richly toned large-format issue exhibits bold characters with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices. Much of the naturally rough surface texture is still intact with clear evidence of the finishing process on the high points, primarily contained to the rims. A pleasing example of this popular high denomination issue that is sure to see spirited bidding.
Estimate: $3000 - $4000
Hartill-22.784; FD-2526. Weight: 186.96 gms. Variety with one dot Tong. Obverse: "Xian Feng Tong Bao"; Reverse: "Yi Bai". This richly toned large-format issue exhibits bold characters with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices. Much of the naturally rough surface texture is still intact with clear evidence of the finishing process on the high points, primarily contained to the rims. A pleasing example of this popular high denomination issue that is sure to see spirited bidding.
Estimate: $3000 - $4000