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Antique Emperor Xianfeng Yuan Bǎo Bronze Cash China Coin


Size (size): 55 millimeters

Weight: 60 grams


Obverse (Main Face)

The characters are 咸豐元寶 (Xián Fēng Yuán Bǎo). They read top to bottom and right to left.

  • 咸豐 (Xián Fēng): The name of the emperor era (Qing Dynasty). Means "Universal Abundance".

  • 元寶 (Yuan Bǎo): "Main Currency" or "Original Treasure". As I mentioned before, this term was used specifically for higher value coins (denominations of 100 to 1000).

Reverse (Back Face)

This is where the difference lies with the previous coin, as it indicates a distinct mint and style.

Chinese Characters (Vertical)

  • 當 (Dāng): "Equivalent to".

  • 千 (Qiān): "Mil".

  • Meaning: Nominal value of 1000 cash.

Manchu Characters (Horizontal)

Unlike the previous one (which was from the capital, Beijing), these characters identify the mint of the province of Fujian:

  • Left (Boo): "Treasure" or "Minthouse".

  • Right (Fu): Abbreviation for Fukien (Fujian).