Chinese Cash Coin Question

Hi all,
I recently found my old notes and a stash of cash coins from China, Japan, Annam and Korea that I though were lost in my last move. Hurray!!! But now I have to reacquaint myself with the messy business of attributing them.

Is there anybody on here that could help me attribute this coin?


From my notes (using Hartill's book) I had attributed this coin as:



But now I'm not so sure whether it is 22.284 or 22.285. It is the reverse side "Boo Kiyan" in Mongol script that has me in doubt. At first I had it as 22.284, but now I'm leaning toward 22.285
Also the coin has a reddish copper tone to it. Others in my collection are a deeper bronze tone. Is this a rare or common type?




I haven't been in communication with Mr. Hartill for many years now and I'm not sure how to get in touch with him these days.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
Joe

 

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Was that not it? Is Craig's book still available?

 

I bought it back years and years ago. After another look, I don't think it will have the type of granularity you are looking for, only that it is a boo giyan, Kweichow (Guizhou) coin. 283, 284, 285 question will not be answered.

 

Ahh...gotcha. Thanks for replying.

 

Hey CT members,
Expert and non-expert advice is welcomed. Please compare the coin to the images below and let me know what you think. I'm just looking for advice on the reverse image on the right.
Thx,
Joe

 

Looks like 22.285 to me.

Really interesting patina color.

John