Ancient Chinese Coins

(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1875-80). Board of Works Mint, new branch. De Zong (Guang Xu). Certified "85" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.

Hartill-22.1316; FD-2637. Weight: 9.7 gms. Six stroke bei. "Guang Xu Zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". A nicely preserved example displaying lovely rich brassy patina with well-defined calligraphy and rims that show small trivial edge marks mentioned for accuracy, but hardly a distraction. The broad surfaced rims exhibit much evidence the finishing process adding to its originality and overall pleasing appearance great for beginner to intermediate collectors looking for wholesome pieces.

Estimate: $ 75.00 - 125.00

光緒重寶 寶源當十。

重：9.7克，""寳""字六筆。正面：""光緒重寶""，背面：""當十""。保存完好，悅目濃郁銅色表面，文字清晰，邊緣有細小傷痕，但並不礙眼。寬闊邊緣顯現明顯拋光痕跡，更添原汁原味。完整的一枚，初級或進階藏家之選。