City of Shanghai 1 Tael - Xianfeng, 6
Issued by Wang Wu-sheng; engraved by Wan Ch'uan
Information
Country
City of Shanghai
City of Shanghai
Currency
Tael
(1856)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tael - Xianfeng
Year
6
Ruler
Qing dynastyXianfeng (咸豐帝)
(1850–1861)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
36.7
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tael - Xianfeng from City of Shanghai. Issued in 6. Struck in Silver. Measures 39 mm and weighs 36.7 g.
- Obverse
- Four columns of four Chinese ideograms each, read vertically from right to left. (Year 6 of Xianfeng Shanghai District Business firm of Wang Wu-sheng Cake of fine silver)
- Reverse
- Four columns of four Chinese ideograms each, read vertically from right to left. (Supervised by Chow Yuen Yu Exact weight of 1 silver Tael Made by Wan Ch'uan, silversmith)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1856) | — |
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