CHINA. Mother Cash Coins, ca. 1851-61.
C-2-4 (for type). 2 pieces in lot. Thicker more deeply engraved coins, used to create the molds for the regular coins. Made for the Kung-pu Board of Public Works. A nicely preserved pair.
咸豐母錢。
2枚一組。雕刻樣錢做澆注流通用錢,工部。保存很好的一對。 VERY FINE.
From the Craig Collection.