Lot 2381
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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China, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty (1644-1911), Xuan Zong (Dao Guang tong bao), (1821-1850), Tianxia Taiping, cast brass, "Tian Xia Tai Ping" (Heaven below Great Peace - Peace on earth) on reverse as four characters, Probably a Board of Revenue manufacture, 45mm, (25.9 grams), (KM.C.-, cf.Hartill 26.3 [for reverse]). Very fine and very rare.
The register of large cash states that these coins were used for presentation in the Palace of Ancestral Worship, each wrapped in a piece of rectangular cloth. Each time an emperor ascended to his ancestors (died) they were replaced with newly minted coins.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0