咸丰重宝 宝泉当十。(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-57). Board of Revenue Mint, northern branch. Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company. 咸丰重宝 宝泉当十。重：21.5克，缶宝，宝字出头点。正面："咸丰重宝"，背面："当十"。赏心悦目，文字精緻，底板纹理自然粗糙，浓郁铜色底板，文字间少许积土，更添原汁原味，引人入胜。为保客观公允，必须提及边缘有边齿崩裂。整体保存完好的一枚，定会为集藏添彩。(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-57). Board of Revenue Mint, northern branch. Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "80" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.Hartill-22.697. Weight: 21.5 gms. Fou bao, protruding head boo variety. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". This handsome representative of the type exhibits good definition of the characters, naturally rough surface texture and attractive rich brassy patina with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. The rims do show evidence of edge bumps mentioned for accuracy. Overall a nicely preserved example of the type with a good look sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
