Coin

Charm

29-127-3308

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3308
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Xianfeng
Date Made Emperor Wenzong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 咸豐重寶 Xian Feng Zhong Bao. Rev. Boo gui left and right. 當十 Dang shi (Value Ten) above and below. Mint: Guilin, Guangxi. 1853 - 1854 CE. Most likley a charm based on the stars (dots) and crescents on the obverse and the radiating lines on the reverse.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1158 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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