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© テリウス＿Official
1 Cash - Honghua Tongbao; Hu ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Great Zhou dynasty (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wu Shifan (1678-1681) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1681 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1674-1681) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 户
Translation:
Hu
[For Ministry of Revenue]
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this references the Ministry of Revenue Mint, it was likely cast at the Yunnan Mint.Interesting fact
The Honghua (Tongbao; Hu) coin was issued during the Great Zhou dynasty, which was a short-lived and unrecognized dynasty that emerged during the transition period between the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. The Great Zhou dynasty was established by a rebel group called the "Dynastic Rebels," who opposed the ruling Ming dynasty and sought to establish a new order. Despite their efforts, the Great Zhou dynasty only lasted for a few years (1679-1681) before it was eventually suppressed by the Qing dynasty. The coin , the 1 Cash - Honghua (Tongbao; Hu) ND (1679-1681), was issued during this brief period and is a rare and valuable collector's item today. It is made of brass and features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins issued during this time period. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not well-known outside of specialized circles, making it a fascinating and underappreciated piece of numismatic history.
