I need some cash coin ID help please

Blackhawk · April 27, 2007 1:52PM

Excuse the states of deterioration...can anyone ID any of these? Thanks!

DCH · April 27, 2007 2:09PM

#2 Kwangtung Mint, emperor Tao-kuang KM#19-3; Hartill 22.601 1821-1850
#4 Kwangsi Mint, emperor Kao-tsung KM# 411, Hartill 22.28? 1770-1794

DCH · April 27, 2007 3:25PM

#5 Best matches I could find: China Shen Zong (1068-1085) should read Yuan Feng tong bao c/wise, or China Zhe Zong (1086-1100) should read Yuan You tong bao c/wise.

What's the composition and diameter?

DCH · April 27, 2007 3:39PM

#3 Vietnam 10 Van, KM#628 1888-1907
#1 Japan Shin-Kaneisen ~1700

Blackhawk · April 27, 2007 3:56PM

#5 is about 30mm in diameter and appears to be made of bronze.

Sapyx · April 27, 2007 3:57PM

Number 1 is Japanese, I believe. Never been able to pick the eras on these properly. If it doesn't fly to a magnet (made of iron), t's either an incredibly rare modern coin (1840's) or a more common, older coin.

Number 3 is Vietnamese/Annamese, a 10 van coin of Thanh Trinh (1888-1907). Turning crusty green is a common fate for these coins.

Edited to add: Must... type... faster...

DesertRat · April 27, 2007 4:09PM

This is the best site I've found for Chinese cash coins Bill.

Blackhawk · April 27, 2007 4:13PM

I checked it with a refrigerator magnet...#1 is not magnetic.

DCH · April 28, 2007 2:18AM

#5 Is Emperor Zhe Zong 1086-1100. Hartill 16.270, FD893, S575.

Ebay auction with a similar piece.

sumnom · April 28, 2007 9:47AM

1. Japan, Kanhei-tsuho, c. 1700?

2. China, Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Tongbao, 1821-1850, Guangdong mint, (Ding 2395)

3. Annam (Vietnam), Thanh Thai Thong Bao, 1888-1907 (Toda a13)

4. China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Tongbao, 1736-1795, Guangxi mint, (Ding 2293)

5. China, Northern Sung Dynasty, Yuanyou Tongbao, 1086-1093, (Ding 979)

I need some cash coin ID help please

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