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can someone please help. I think is is Chinese

just received these 2 coins together with a bunch of other coins, predominantly Bolivia and south America from the mid 1800.
I have absolutely no idea what these 2 are .
hopefully someone here can help and determine

dates
origin
and perhaps grade an value

maybe I am asking too much?
thank to all of you
H

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  • Chinese one cash pieces from apparently the 1700's I believe. I would expect a more yellowish lighter color tho.
  • SapyxSapyx Posts: 2,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Both coins are from the reign of the Qian Long emperor of China (1735-1796). Top coin is from the Revenue mint, bottom coin is from the Works mint, both in Beijing. It is a broad date range, which can only be narrowed somewhat. The top coin has the older-style script, so dates from earlier in the reign.

    These are the commonest mints from one of the longest-reigning emperors; as a result, the coins are extremely cheap and common, even given their age. Very typical of the coins found in your average coin dealer's "Chinese coins - $2 each" bucket around here.
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  • YQQYQQ Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you fellows for your help.
    It is much appreciated.
    there were a few other coins which I am not familiar with. will post later.
    H
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