Need help with a date on a Chinese coin I found metal detecting

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  1. LotsofCoppers

    LotsofCoppers Active Member

    Found it today. Hope there is enough detail to date it. About 22mm. Any help very much appreciated - thanks!
     

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  3. manymore

    manymore Chinese Charms

    The inscription (top image) is qian long tong bao which means it was cast during the reign (1736-1795) of Emperor Gao Zong of the Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty.

    The reverse side (bottom image) indicates that this cash coin was produced at the Board of Revenue mint in Peking (Beijing).

    Gary
     
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  4. LotsofCoppers

    LotsofCoppers Active Member

    Amazing! Possibly my oldest coin yet then. Great to know. Thank you!
     
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