Qing Dynasty or Javanese Copy? [opgelost]

Weight is 4.025g. Diameter 22mm +/- 1mm. Thickness 1.5mm +/-0.5mm. Composition unknown.

From what I've seen on Google, the Qing Dynasty made coins like this and later on the Javanese started copying them to hang on strings to make them easier to transport. I suspect this might be the latter but I can't find an exact match for this coin though so it's hard for me to know exactly what I've got.

Any thoughts on the country of origin, age and value of this coin are much appreciated! 

Hi,

Most probably from Qing Dynasty.

N#19755 (Hartill#22.258)

Javanese imitation coins usually don't have neat characters as Chinese ones.

Regards

Chris

LCW1991

Hi,

 

Most probably from Qing Dynasty.

 

N#19755 (Hartill#22.258)

 

Javanese imitation coins usually don't have neat characters as Chinese ones.

 

Regards

 

Chris

Interesting, thanks!
Would you say maybe Type D due to the protruding top on the ᠪᠣᠣ?
What other ways are there to tell Javanese imitations and charm coins apart from actual coins?

Hi, 

If you have the Hartill book you may notice the Manchu script "yuwan" of type D (H#22.255) is different with your coin.

H#22.258 also has a slight protruding head and a match “yuwan” as well.

If you have adequate exposure to cash coins you will be able to distinguish easily.

Chris

Hi Chris. I don't have that book and I'm fairly new to collecting. Thanks for the recommendation though! I'll definitely look into getting it! And thanks again for the help!

100% the original issue from China

Thanks, Kenny!

See Hartill Book pages related to your coin

https://en.numista.com/forum/topic63679.html