Lot 891

Borneo, He Shun Shi Si, lead-tin cash (6.22 g.), cf . ZENO 251900, Yih & de Kreek (NC 1993, pp. 171-195), Chinese legend “He Shun Shi Si” // rev: corrupt Manchu inscription. He-shun gongsi Federation (1776-1854) in the Montrado region. Pieces with this obverse legend “He Shun Gong Si” and “He Shun Shi Si” are not mentioned by Millies or Netscher and van der Chijs. The Manchu reverse legend resembles the well-known reverse of the Qing dynasty cash from China proper. VF Very Rare