coin; charm BM-1986-0101.1

Period:Qing dynasty Production date:17thC-18thC (see curator’s comment)
Materials:brass
Technique:cast

Dimensions:Diameter: 110 millimetres Depth: 11 millimetres

Description:
Brass coin-shaped charm. The inscription ‘Protect the Treasury’ indicates that it was created to bring good luck at the mint.
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Comments:This piece was purchased in 1986. It has been on display in the HSBC Money Gallery from 1995/96, and the Citi Money Gallery since 2012. In July 2012 贾林蓉 Penny Jia (China) questioned its authenticity, suggesting that it may be a cast copy of a genuine piece, perhaps made in the Republican period (early 20th century). She provided images of two genuine pieces in support of her argument: (1) (华夏古泉网图片，2009年日本拍卖品，被台湾买家购得） — from an auction in Japan, purchased by a Taiwanese buyer. http://www.hxgqwcom/hxgq/show/goods_10485.html(2) (华夏古泉网图片：中国钱币博物馆藏品) — in the collection of the China Numismatic Museum. http://www.hxgqwcom/hxgq/show/goods_23385.html