| Object Number | 29-127-3386 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty | Xianfeng |
| Date Made | Emperor Wenzong |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Obv. 咸豐重寶 Xian Feng Zhong Bao. Rev. Boo yuwan left and right. 當三十 Dang San Shi (Value Thirty) above and below. Mint: The Board of Works. June 1853 - February 1854 CE. It is unusual to have a value of thirty on a coin with Boo yuwan mint mark on the reverse. The 三 San character may have been altered, possibly from a 五 five to a 三 three. 當五十 Dang Wushi (Value Fifty) is common for coins from the Qingy Dynasty while 當三十 Dang San Shi (Value Thirty) is more typical of coins with a mint mark of Boo su on the reverse. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
| Other Number | 1143 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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