CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 50 Cash (42mm, 37.37 g, 12h). Prince Qìng Hui (Board of Revenue) mint. Cast May-August 1854. Xian Feng Zhong Bao in Hànzì characters / Dang wushi (Value Fifty) in Hànzì characters and boo chiowan in Manchu script; crescent and pellet flanking dang. Hartill 22.716. Brown surfaces with traces of red cinnabar and shimmering mineral residue remain on reverse, some edge damage. Good VF. Intricately engraved for later use as a charm, indicative of the contemporary popularity of the type.
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