清代咸豐元寶寶蘇當百。重 55.0 克。咸丰元宝宝苏当百。小宝。保存完好的大规格打铸，开放区域自然粗糙质感，无甚磨损。高铸处诱人黄铜包浆，缝隙及开放区域的色泽更深。仔细检阅有几道细长的刮痕，此系列常见，陈年留痕，现已重新包浆与币面自然融和。原汁原味，值得热烈竞投。(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. Jiangsu. 100 Cash, ND (ca. 1854-55). Suzhou or other local Mints. Emperor Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Graded 82 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.Hartill-22.913. Weight: 55.0 gms. Variety with small Bao. Obverse: "Xian Feng Yuan Bao"; Reverse: "Dang Bai". This nicely preserved large format issue exhibits well-formed characters with nearly complete naturally rough surface texture in the open fields. The high points are an attractive brassy patina while the open fields and crevasses are a richer coloration. Close inspection reveals several thin shallow scratches, as normally encountered in this series, from long ago, now toned over matching the rest of the coin. This handsome survivor is pleasing to the eye offering much originality and is sure to see spirited bidding.
