清福建漳平县谢惠宗十两圆锭 上美品
CHINA. Fujian Yuanding. Provincial Round Ingots. 10 Tael Ingot, Year 24 Month 5 (June 1849 or 1898).377.90 gms. cf.BMC-Class XLVI Group B. "__ Ping Xian" (__ping County). "Er Shi Si Nian Wu Yue" (24th year 5th month). "__ Hai Dong" (made by smith __hai Dong). A RARE type known as a "steamed bun". This type is identified by its ambiguous date, double rimmed face and fine spiderweb of air pockets on its base. <br /><br />This piece in particular is very nice with clear stamps and few contact marks on the face. An exceptional example of the rarely seen type.CHOICE VERY FINE.
