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5 Cash - Yongchang Tongbao ND
| Brass | 13.82 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Shun dynasty (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Li Zhicheng (1644-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1645 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1644-1645) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 13.82 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Li Zicheng was a rebel against the Ming dynasty, proclaiming himself king in Xi'an, Shaanxi. He tried to advance to Peking, but was repulsed by the Manchus in the following months. He was killed in 1645, ending his short-lived dynasty.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Yongchang (Tongbao) ND (1644-1645) from Shun dynasty (Dynastic rebels) made of Brass weighing 13.82 g is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in China. The Shun dynasty was a short-lived and tumultuous period in Chinese history, marked by political instability, civil wars, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the Shun government was able to issue a wide range of coins, including this 5 Cash coin, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time.