Foriegn coin???

[texan connection]

Found this in a park where I have found modern coins, wheates, and 10 gauge shells, Any ideas on age or what it is Thank you

 

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[PBK]

Here you go...

http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/chienlung.html

 

[texan connection]

Thanks,They all look the same to me, still wonder about its age. TC

 

[Montana Jim]

If dropped by the original owner, you may want to research when or if any Chinese populations moved through or lived in the area.

For example, out here in Montana that would be 1860s and later as the railroads came through, as the mines were populated, or when towns were growing with laundrys and such. Many such coins are found in mining camps throughout the US. Not the only reason to find one, but a probable reason.

 

[texan connection]

Yes Chinese were used shortly after the civil war era like most southern states, Kinda wierd were it was found but the actuall date remains a mystery, (as with most finds in this Park)
Not as much trash as most parks either I'm gonna try the large coil on my Minlab SE next time I go there.

 

[Montana Jim]

Texan... use the search option you have and look for "chinese coin", there was someone here that was kinda able to read them, or at least had a site that could tell you the dates... if I remember right.

Maybe they could help ya'.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I have one with exactly the same characters on it. I've been trying to identify mine as well. If either of us comes up with something, we should let the other know. This one was found in an old schoolhouse site in West Virginia.

 

[Montana Jim]

The below is from this site:  http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china8.htm#ching

I'm sure I'm close... but I'm no expert.  Check halfway down the page for an obverse close to the one you posted... the reverse is more common.  Have fun!

 

[newbob]

For something to be that old it sure doesn't hold any value.

 

[Angelo]

For something to be that old it sure doesn't hold any value.

Newbob!

Face it! That's life.

I'll be 64 this year and some have said that they would not give 2 cents for me. So, $3.00 sounds good to me.

Tony

 

[BuckleBoy]

Well I'll be darned. I didn't expect that to be my oldest find to date. Thanks for the info, folks.

Buckleboy

 

[Rave]

replicas of these coins are widely used in feng shui & tying 3 together with red ribbon is supposed to bring wealth

http://enchantedcrystals.com/coins.html

 

[Jadish]

Thanks for waiting! I LOVE these Chinese coins, because there are so many types of them. I would estimate I have around 3,000 now.

The fron tof this coins tells us it was minted in 1736. The back tells us where in China. The particular markings identify this one as minted in Peking, by the board of revenue - which was the main government mint. They were widely circulated, and actually used until the late 1800's. Still a good find though. The value, as someone pointed out, does not amount to much, I would estimate $1-3 in its condition - but hey, you broke the century barier though!

Good find!

Jadish