Indeed, a Chinese cash. Both your pics are upside-down.
This coin was cast (not struck) during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796-1820). The mint is the Board of Revenue mint in the capital, Beijing. Very common, a typical coin you might find in a coin dealer's "Chinese cash coins $2 each" tray.
This coin was cast (not struck) during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796-1820). The mint is the Board of Revenue mint in the capital, Beijing. Very common, a typical coin you might find in a coin dealer's "Chinese cash coins $2 each" tray.
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