5 Mace – City of Shanghai
Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1856
Chinese - Xianfeng era Year: 6
Country: China 
Issuer: City of Shanghai
Ruler: Xianfeng
Currency:
(since 1856)
Subdivision: 5 Mace = ½ Tael
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
Numista: #274715
Value
Bullion value: $50.52
Obverse
Inscription:
足商上咸
紋郁海豐
銀森縣六
餅盛號年
紋郁海豐
銀森縣六
餅盛號年
Translation:
Shangxian Commercial Guild,
Wen Yu Hai Feng,
Silver Coin from Sen County,
Made in the Sixth Year of Sheng Hao.
Wen Yu Hai Feng,
Silver Coin from Sen County,
Made in the Sixth Year of Sheng Hao.
Script: Chinese
Language: Classical Chinese
Engraver: Wang Shou
Reverse
Inscription:
匠重傾朱
王五曹源
壽錢平裕
造銀實監
王五曹源
壽錢平裕
造銀實監
Translation:
The artisan casts the red metal heavily,
The King's fifth, the source of the currency.
Longevity coins bring peace and abundance,
Made under the supervision of the silver treasury.
The King's fifth, the source of the currency.
Longevity coins bring peace and abundance,
Made under the supervision of the silver treasury.
Script: Chinese
Language: Classical Chinese
Engraver: Wang Shou
Edge
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | — | — |
✨ Legendary