Hsien Feng
50 Cash Coins

Dynasty: Ch'ing (1644 - 1911 a.d.)
Emperor: Wen Tsung (1851-1861 a.d.)
Reign Title: Hsien Feng (1851-1861 a.d.)

Also see Hsien Feng Chung Pao Charms

Hsien

Feng

Chung*

Pao

If your coin has a different reverse from those below then you may
find a match in the Mintmarks section.

You may also want to refer to the Multiple-Cash coins page.

*May also be (T'ung) in the case of Fukien Province.


55.5 mm
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Obv.: Hsien Feng Chung Pao
Rev.: Top: Tang - "Equal To"
Bottom: Wu-Shih - "50"
Right: Manchu Ciowan - Board of Revenue, Peking
Left: Manchu Boo - coin
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The black section of this coin has been heavily filed thus leaving a smooth surface as opposed to the usually rough surface left by the sand cast.


56 mm
Obv.: Hsien Feng Chung Pao
Rev.: Top: Tang - "Equal To"
Bottom: Wu-Shih - "50"
Right: Manchu Yuwan - Board of Public Works, Peking
Left: Manchu Boo - coin
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50 mm
Obv.: Hsien Feng Chung Pao
Rev.: Top: Tang - "Equal To"
Bottom: Wu-Shih - "50"
Right: Manchu Ch'uan - Chengtu, Szechuan Province
Left: Manchu Boo - coin
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57 mm
Obv.: Hsien Feng Chung Pao
Rev.: Top: Wu - "5"
Bottom: Shih - "10"
Right: Manchu Fu - Fuchou, Fukien Province
Left: Manchu Boo - coin
Also four characters on the rim
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This coin is made from a reddish coloured metal. This helps to distinguishes it from fakes.


56 mm
Obv.: Hsien Feng T'ung* Pao
Rev.: Top: Wu - "5"
Bottom: Shih - "10"
Right: Manchu Fu - Fuchou, Fukien Province
Left: Manchu Boo - coin
Rarity:  
Ref.:  

Like the coin above this coin is made from a reddish coloured metal.

 

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