© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
100 Cash - Yumin Tongbao; Zhe Yi Qian ND
| Brass | 14.33 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Fiefdom of Fujian (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Geng Jingzhong (1674-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1676 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1674-1676) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideograms to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
銭 浙
Translation:
Zhe Yi Qian
Zhejiang (province) / 1 Qian (of silver) = 100 Cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is attributed to the Zhejiang Mint, after Geng Jingzhong invaded the province and occupied Wenzhou.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in China, specifically during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1662-1722) of the Qing dynasty. The Fiefdom of Fujian was a region in southern China that was controlled by a local warlord, who minted his own coins to finance his military campaigns. The Yumin (Tongbao; Zhe Yi Qian) coin was one of the currencies issued by this warlord, and it was made of brass, a common metal used for coinage during that time. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value today is relatively low, and it is considered a rare collector's item.