20 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Je / Zhe, trial strike

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1855
Type Coin pattern
Value 20 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1040, FD#2480
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  咸 寶 重  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Zhong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 當 ᠵᡝ 浙 二 十
(Translation: Dang Er Shi / Je / Zhe Value 20 / Je / Zhe)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1855) - -
Numisquare ID 4064593390
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