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DavidS New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 11:58 am As I've said before, I don't collect coins, I'm helping with an estate that includes a bunch of loose coins in a bag. I've done as much as I can on my own but when I get stuck you guys always come through. I have a couple of Chinese coins that have really given me a workout. I think I've got them figured out but I'm hoping for confirmation or correction from the 'experts' here. Thanks in advance for any guidance you're willing to give. The first coin I'm pretty sure is a 1-5 Cash Coin, HSIEN FENG, AD 1851-1861, "BOO CIOWAN" (Board of Revenue mint), 24mm diameter (large), with a value of maybe $5. The second coin has given me a workout. The obverse appears to be HSUAN TSUNG AD 1821-1850. The reverse appears to be "BOO YUWAN" (Board of Works mint) but the BOO(?) mark is different than the examples I've seen associated with this obverse. I'm guessing this coin is only worth about $2. Any thoughts? Edited by DavidS 07/31/2015 2:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff

OspreyCoins Pillar of the Community United States 932 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 1:15 pm They look cool, but beware, there are many souvenir shops in China that sell reproductions of these coins. However, they look genuine. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidS New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 2:04 pm From what I can figure out these coins came to the US in the late 40's, shortly after WWII. I'm going to put them on ebay but want to be sure I don't look like an ignoramus when I list them. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 4:00 pm They do look like cash coins. Lets see what the other CCF members think. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 5:51 pm First one is a Jia Qing Tong Bao. The second one is a Dao Guang Tong Bao. They are both genuine. I can't speak for mint marks. Qing Dynasty coins are not my specialty; Pre-Tang coins are. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 5:52 pm And don't put them on ebay. You'll get about $0.25 each for them only if you include free shipping. Keep them for yourself. Report this Post to the Staff
ace_ftw Pillar of the Community Canada 1747 Posts	Posted 07/31/2015 5:57 pm if I am not mistaken, both of these are extremely common, even though they are of some age, my father brought some back specifically the first coin for sure, and perhaps the second one as well. if there is some sort of personal story behind them I would suggest keeping them, because I would agree these ones are not worth a lot. perhaps use them as jewelry? Report this Post to the Staff
DavidS New Member United States 28 Posts	Posted 08/01/2015 08:25 am "And don't put them on ebay. You'll get about $0.25 each for them" The family isn't interested in them, the one local dealer (we're in rural Maine) isn't interested in them, and I'm not interested in them. I'll put them up for auction with a low price, just high enough to cover shipping and ebay/paypal fees. If it goes up from there great, if not at least they'll be in the hands of someone who has an interest and might appreciate them. As long as I don't end up losing money on the deal, I'm fine with it. Edited by DavidS 08/01/2015 08:26 am Report this Post to the Staff
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