咸丰重宝 宝河当百。
CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Henan. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Kaifeng or other local Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
咸丰重宝 宝河当百。重：54.0克，正面："咸丰元宝"，背面："当百"。悦目动人，浓郁斑驳铜色表面，图文间少许积土，更添原汁原味，引人入胜。高浮雕文字流畅动人，底版自然粗糙纹理几无扰动。边缘有较多崩裂和磨损，在此类大钱中稀鬆平常。整体悦目的一枚，定为集藏添彩。
CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Henan. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Kaifeng or other local Mint. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.Hartill-22.848; FD-2493; Jen-1637. Weight: 54.0 gms. "Xian Feng yuan bao"; Reverse: "Dang bai". This charming example of the type displays rich mottled brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices offering much originality and a pleasing appearance. The bold high relief calligraphy is nicely formed and easily read with mostly intact rough surface texture in the open areas. The rims and edges show many edge bruises and abrasions commonly encountered on large-size cast issues of this nature. A handsome representative sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
