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: #274717
Value
Bullion value: $50.52
Obverse
Inscription:
足商上咸
紋經海豐
銀正縣六
餅記號年
紋經海豐
銀正縣六
餅記號年
Translation:
Shangxian Foot Merchant Tonghai Feng Silver Cake, Zhengyi County, Sixth Year.
Language: Chinese
Engraver: Wan Ch'uan
Reverse
Inscription:
匠重傾朱
萬五曹源
全錢平裕
造銀實監
萬五曹源
全錢平裕
造銀實監
Translation:
The craftsman heavily pours the vermilion,
Fifteen thousand from the Cao source,
Complete coin, balanced and abundant,
Cast silver, truly supervised.
Fifteen thousand from the Cao source,
Complete coin, balanced and abundant,
Cast silver, truly supervised.
Language: Classical Chinese
Engraver: Wan Ch'uan
Edge
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | — | — |
✨ Legendary