China: Qing Dynasty. Tongzhi (1861-1875) Cash Charm 1861 Certified 78(05) by Gong Bo Grading, ...

Description

Qing Dynasty. Tongzhi (1861-1875) Cash Charm 1861 Certified 78(05) by Gong Bo Grading, Board of Works mint, Hartill-21.1122. 25.5x1.8mm. 6.4gm. "????" (Qixiang Tongbao). According to Hartill, these pieces feature the reign title of "Qixiang" which was originally chosen for the Emperor but was ultimately changed to Tongzhi after the Coup in November. Hardly any pieces are reported to have this title, and none were put into general circulated.

Metal: Brass
Diameter: 25.5mm

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1861年清代祺祥通寶。公博評級美78(05)。
寶源局。25.5x1.8毫米。6.4克。祺祥通寶。按Hartill記載，載淳本來擬用「祺祥」作年號，但在辛酉之變後改為「同治」。刻有此年號的錢幣並無發行流通，存世者堪比鳳毛麟角。