Help with chinese coins, Manchu Dynasty, found today, 2 coins

[musclecar]

Hi all, me and my father found these two coins today, and we have researched enough to know they are from the Manchu dynasty, 1644-1911. They are bronze, not brass. They were found at an old gold mining camp from the 1800's. Hehe,, Dad found his first, and said "come check this out!",,, so I did. Then I swung my detector 15 feet away, and dug up the second coin! LOL He was happy for me, as I was for him
Anyway, if anyone can read Chinese, please help!

There are two coins,, 4 pics, front and reverse

Musclecar

 

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[musclecar]

Sorry If I took pics upside down!

 

[nhbenz]

Muin di bligh rii nyong!!! Sorry if my Chinese is a bit rusty. Some old posts have links to great sites. Definitely a fun find. Good job!

 

[jeff of pa]

the only thing I can tell you is it is known as a "Chinese Cash Coin"

and since there were alot of Chinese Gold Miners, my guess it would date to the Gold Rush days. or a little before.

But Don't go by that.

PBK may be able to help with age when he sees it.

 

[johnrielly]

I found the same coin (the one on top). I would like to know a date on it also..

 

[Jadish]

Well, I think I can help. The picture labeled Chin12 is from 1736. Picture Chin 11 identifies it as coming from Yunan Province. Unfortunatly these were made in the millions, and therefore worth only about $1-2

As for Chin 21, it can be dated from 1662. Again, unfortunatly worth only about $1-2. Unfortunatly I cannot see the markings on the back clearly enough to identify the province, but hopes this helps!

 

[musclecar]

Wow, Jadish, thank you for the info. They date way older than I had hoped for! I appreciate your response.

HH

MC

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The top cash coin looks similar to mine. Im sorry to hear it has little value.