I found four of these under the floorboards of a house I lived in about 15 years ago. This is the only one I have left after giving the others away to some neighbourhood kids. Anyone have an idea of the date and if it has any value?
It's a Chinese charm. The inscription reads Tong Zhi Tong Bao. Tong Zhi was the reign title of Emperor Mu Zong (1862-1874) of the Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty. However, this charm does not appear to be old and I cannot help you in regard to its value. The obverse side has many "stars" and the reverse side has two dragons and a "flaming pearl". If you have an interest in these Chinese charm symbols, please feel free to visit the following web pages at my website: Charm Symbols: Star, Moon, Cloud and Dragon Hidden Meaning of Chinese Charm Symbols Gary
