Copper alloy value 50 of Xian Feng, Fuzhou (China), 1851 - 1861. 0000.999.23046

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.23046

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 114.27
    • Diameter (in mm): 62

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date Range: 1851 - 1861
  • Denomination: value 50
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: xian feng zhong bao

  • Reverse

    • Type: 6 Chinese characters, 2 Manchu words

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.23046
  • Department: East Asian
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • China exhibit, 1998: "XIAN FENG ZHONG BAO VALUE 50: This piece is a recast of the previous one. The yellow copper gives it away. The rounded surface of the inscriptions is a characteristic of recasts." (Jen)

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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