1 Tael - Xianfeng Issued by Yu Sen-sheng; engraved by P'ing Cheng
6 (1856) year| Silver | 36.70 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Shanghai (Kiangsu Province) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 6 (1856) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Xianfeng era |
| Value | 1 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1856) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 36.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#274615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four columns of four Chinese ideograms each, read vertically from right to left.
Lettering:
匠重傾朱
平壹曹源
城兩平裕
造銀實監
Translation:
Supervised by Chow Yuen Yu
Exact weight of
1 silver Tael
Made by P'ing Cheng, silversmith
Engraver: P'ing Cheng
Comment
While Shanghai had no mint before the 1930s, various Shanghai silversmiths minted coins for circulation in 1856. These were authorized by the Taotai (a government official) to help facilitate trade and to replace the vanishing Mexican 8 Reales pieces.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design, featuring a central hole surrounded by a rim with Chinese characters, was a common motif in Chinese coinage during this period. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin reflects the importance of this precious metal in China's economy at the time.
