Lot 2502

Description

China, Qing (Ching) Dynasty, Hsien Feng (Xian Feng), (1851-1861), an issue reading at the top 'Da Qing Bao Chao', states a treasure note of the great Qing Dynasty, in the middle its equivalence of one hundred thousand cash, it states at the lower part 'This note is to circulated in place of standard coins and is allowed to pay land rent and taxes...' note overprinted, size 145x265mm, issued with four red and one black chop marks, merchant stamps and brush writing on back and front, dated year 8 of Xianfeng (1858), (cf.P.A8b, cf.S/M T6-55, cf.Editorial Board of 'A History of Chinese Currency p.54 similar type illustrated). Fine, rough edges and rare.