World Silver & Bronze Coins (A - China)
Lot 1979 SESSION 7 (11.30AM WEDNESDAY 26 JULY) World Silver & Bronze Coins (A - China)
Estimate $300
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CHINA, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, "Xian Feng tong bao", issue of Emperor Wen Zong, (1851-1861), round one hundred cash of Wuchang Hubei Province, 52mm, (34.76 g), with dots in corners on obverse and crescents in corners on reverse, (illustrated); another similar mint but 10 cash 36mm, (19.15 g), cf.Hartill 22.862, 22.857, TFP -, -). Fine - very fine, first extremely rare, other scarce. (2)
Hartill 'Qing Cash' RNS 37 reports similar items from this mint for 100 cash with only one crescent (15.73) which Hartill regards as 'sheng pai' marker, but with dots and extra crescents makes its issue with a very uncertain reason.
From an old Sydney Collection.
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