© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
5 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; with Wu Li ND
| Brass | 6.72 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1659 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#284197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
五
厘
Translation:
Wu Li
5 Li (of silver)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great turmoil in China, known as the Ming-Qing transition. The Southern Ming regime, which issued this coin, was a short-lived attempt to restore the Ming dynasty after the fall of the capital Beijing to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in 1644. Despite the political instability, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the resilience and skill of the artisans who created it.
