清代咸豐元寳當五百。重 55.32 克。缶宝。正面為"咸丰元寳"，反面"当五百"。 中度经手，赏心悦目的棕色包浆，图文间轻微积土及铜锈，刻字深邃，底板自然粗糙感，高铸处及开放区带经手痕跡。赏心悦目的一枚，必定成為抢手藏品。CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 500 Cash, ND (ca. March-August 1854). Board of Works Mint, Old branch. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). VERY FINE Details.Hartill-22.765. Weight: 55.32 gms. Variety with Fou Bao. Obverse: "Xian Feng Yuan Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Wu Bai". This moderately handled example displays attractive brown patina with minor earthen deposits and verdigris amongst the devices. The characters are bold and well-formed with much of the naturally rough surface texture still intact, though the exposed areas and high points do show signs of handling. A presentable example of the high denomination issue that is to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
