1 Cash - Pingjing (Shengbao; Chang Sheng Jun) ND (1857-1858) front 1 Cash - Pingjing (Shengbao; Chang Sheng Jun) ND (1857-1858) back
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1 Cash - Pingjing Shengbao; Chang Sheng Jun ND

 
Brass - 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Guangdong Triad Society (Dynastic rebels)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1857-1858
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
References
Numista
N#318192
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three Chinese ideograms read top to right to left.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 長
军 勝

Translation:
Chang Sheng Jun
Ever Victorious Army

Edge

Plain

Comment

"Restorer of Peace" was the title Li Wenmao gave himself after occupying Liuzhou in Guangxi, 1857. He was defeated the following year.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Pingjing (Shengbao; Chang Sheng Jun) ND (1857-1858) from Guangdong Triad Society (Dynastic rebels) made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency by the Guangdong Triad Society, a secret society that was active in the 19th century in China. The society was known for its involvement in various rebellions and uprisings against the ruling Qing dynasty, and the coin was likely used to finance their activities. The use of a custom-made currency like this coin highlights the society's desire for independence and autonomy from the established government.