1 Cash - Mingdao Tongbao ND
| Brass | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Guangdong Triad Society (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1857 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1851-1858) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#271976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 天
Translation:
Tian
Heaven
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is attributed to the Triad Society in Guangdong.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Mingdao (Tongbao) ND (1851-1857) from Guangdong Triad Society (Dynastic rebels) made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency by the Triad Society, a secret society that was active in China during the 19th century. The Triad Society was known for its involvement in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking and extortion, and it is believed that the coin was used as a way for the society to facilitate its illegal transactions. The coin's design features a unique combination of Chinese characters and symbols, which were used to convey secret messages and identities of the society's members.