1 Cash - Pingjing Tongbao; Zhong ND
| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Guangdong Triad Society (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1858 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1851-1858) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering: 中
Lettering (regular font): 中
Translation:
Zhong
Middle (camp)
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 (Tongbao; Zhong) 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 specific coin as a form of currency by a secret society is a unique and interesting aspect of this coin's history.