咸丰重宝 宝苏当十。(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Jiangsu. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Suzhou or other local mint. Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "85" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company. 咸丰重宝 宝苏当十。重：22.9克，咸字带钩。正面："咸丰重宝"，背面："当十"。赏心悦目，中等磨损，深色斑驳表面，自然粗糙纹理，少许积土更添原汁原味。可见两条倾斜模具裂痕，正反面各一条，从边缘延伸到边缘，饶有趣味。学术藏家之选。(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Jiangsu. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Suzhou or other local mint. Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "85" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.Hartill-22.891. Weight: 22.9 gms. Hook stroke in Xian. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". This attractive and moderately worn survivor offers a pleasing appearance displaying rich mottled patina, naturally rough surface texture and minor earthen deposits adding to its originality. An interesting characteristic on this survivor are the presence of several oblique die cracks, one on each side, that extend from edge to edge. This diagnostic adds a bit of character and charm certain to pique the interest of many academic collectors.
