At least I think that is what this is. Picked it up along with 4 10 cash coins, which I have identified already, for 50 cents. Big spender huh?? Here is the coin in question It does not stick to a magnet Weight: Between 3 and 3.1 grams Diameter: Approx. the size of a US quarter. Sorry can't find my ruler. Is it real? If so what is the date and what province is it from? Thanks for any help...Mont
Yes it's real. Here are a couple of good references to help you find your coin. http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/idpage.html http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china8.htm#chien lung
Thank you Furryfrog Using the first site I was able to match up the characters on the reverse. Looks to be from the Ching Dynasty under the reign of Kuang HSU 1875-1908. Did I do that right? http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/kuanghsu.html Could it be the last one on this page?? http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/kuanghsu/1cash.html