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1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao / Wu; Zhejiang region ND
| Brass | 4.34 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rebellion in Zhejiang (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1864 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1858-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 武
Translation:
Wu
[Uncertain meaning]
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to the Heaven and Earth Society or the Small Sword Society (which is a varient of the former). They are found in the Zhejiang region, meaning these belong to the later period of the Taiping Rebellion.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China, and it was a time of great social and political upheaval. The coin was minted in the Zhejiang region, which was a hotbed of rebellion against the ruling Qing government. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Kaiyuan Tongbao" and "Wu," which signify the coin's denomination and the region where it was minted. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant piece of Chinese history and a reminder of the tumultuous period in which it was created.
