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Geng Jingzhong - 10 Cash, H 21.123

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:08:26 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 10 CASH. OB: Yu Min tong bao; Rx: 'Yi fen' ( 1 fen of silver). H# 21.123, FD2166, S1353. Geng Jinzhong inherited the feudatory of Fujian from his father in 1671. When the Qing emperor, Kangxi, attempted to wipe out the feudatories Geng Jinzhong rebelled. He invaded Zhejiang and occupied Wenzhou. He surrendered to the Manchus in November 1676 who tricked him by restoring his titles and combating the last Manchu foe, Zheng Jing, son of Koxinga. After driving Zheng back to Taiwan Gheng was summoned to Peking where he was executed in 1682. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Geng Jinzhong - Cash, H# 21.122, 1674 - 1676

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:03:54 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Yu Min tong bao; Rx plain. H# 21.122, FD2165, S1351. Geng Jinzhong inherited the feudatory of Fujian from his father in 1671. When the Qing emperor, Kangxi, attempted to wipe out the feudatories Geng Jinzhong rebelled. He invaded Zhejiang and occupied Wenzhou. He surrendered to the Manchus in November 1676 who tricked him by restoring his titles and combating the last Manchu foe, Zheng Jing, son of Koxinga. After driving Zheng back to Taiwan Gheng was summoned to Peking where he was executed in 1682. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Shifan - Cash H# 21.118 'Gong' tall

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:41:26 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Hartill draws a fine line between a shorter 'Gong' on 21.119 than the one shown in 21.118, I believe I may have examples of both here. OB: Hong Hua tong bao, Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot 'tong'. Rx: 'Gong' to the right, meaning The Board of Works furnace mint. Wu Shifan was the grandson of Wu Sangui and succeeded him in 1678. He took the period title of Hong Hua in 1679. The San Fan Rebellion was failing with advancing Manchu forces taking Guangxi and Sichuan areas. Wu Shifan retreated to Yunnan-fu but he committed suicide eight months later as Yunnan fell. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Shifan , Cash, H# 21.119, 'Gong', 1679 - 1681

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:35:06 -0400

Wu Shifan - Cash H# 21.117 'Hu' oblique

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:22:29 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Wu Shifan, San Fan Rebellion. OB: Hong Hua tong bao, Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot 'tong'. Rx: w/ first stroke of 'Hu' to the right, meaning The Board of Revenue mint. FD2164 Wu Shifan was the grandson of Wu Sangui and succeeded him in 1678. He took the period title of Hong Hua in 1679. The San Fan Rebellion was failing with advancing Manchu forces taking Guangxi and Sichuan areas. Wu Shifan retreated to Yunnan-fu but he committed suicide eight months later as Yunnan fell. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Shifan, Cash, H#21.116

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:18:33 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Wu Shifan, San Fan Rebellion. OB: Hong Hua tong bao, Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot 'tong'. Rx: 'Hu' to the right, meaning The Board of Revenue mint. Wu Shifan was the grandson of Wu Sangui and succeeded him in 1678. He took the period title of Hong Hua in 1679. The San Fan Rebellion was failing with advancing Manchu forces taking Guangxi and Sichuan areas. Wu Shifan retreated to Yunnan-fu but he committed suicide eight months later as Yunnan fell. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Zhao Dynasty Cash, H# 21.108

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:05:09 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Zhao Dynasty issue. OB Zhao Wu tong bao, type 1.2 with a closed head, one dot tong & the dot of 'Wu' below the line. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Zhao Dynasty Cash, H# 21.106

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:00:49 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Zhao Dynasty issue, San Fan Rebellion. OB: Zhao Wu tong bao, w/ closed head, two dot 'tong' (Type 1.1). Rx: 'Gong' below for the Board of Works mint. H# 21.106, FD2159, S1346. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash, H#21.105, San Fan Rebellion

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:56:41 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This was issued under his new Zhao dynasty, therefore OB: Zhao Wu tong bao; Rx: plain. H# 21.105 Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - 2 Cash, H# 21.95, San Fan Rebellion

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:51:28 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 2 CASH; OB: Li Yong tong bao. Rx: 'Er Li" to the right & left (2 Li of silver). H#21.95, FD2150, S1340. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash, H#21.93, San Fan Rebellion

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:47:10 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Li Yong tong bao, type 2 with square head two dot 'tong'. Rx: 'Li' to the right (1 Li of silver). H# 21.93. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash H#21.90, San Fan Rebellion

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:43:35 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Li Yong tong bao, Type 1.2 w/closed head, one dot tong. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash, H#21.89 San Fan Rebellion

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:40:53 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Li Yong tong bao, Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot tong. Rx: 'Yun' to the right. Yunnan-fu mint. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash, H# 21.88

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:37:41 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: San Fan Rebellion. OB: Li Yong tong bao. Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot tong. Rx: Li to the left (one Li of silver). Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash, H #21.87

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:35:07 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: San Fan Rebellion. OB: Li Yong tong bao, Type 1.1 closed head, two dot tong. Rx: Li at right for 1 Li of silver. H# 21.87, FD2146, S 1336. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - Cash H#21.85, 1674 - 1678

Moneta — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:30:55 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Wu Sangui (1674 - 1678) San Fan Rebellion. OB: Li Yong tong bao; Type 1.1 w/ closed head, two dot tong; Rx: plain; H# 21.85, FD2147; S1335. Wu Sangui is a prominent figure in the San-Fan rebellion. He was rightfully vilified as the Ming general who actually invited the Manchu forces into China proper thinking they would help quell the revolt of Li Tzu-Ch'eng. Li Tzu-Ch'eng (ca. 1606-1645) was a Chinese bandit whose rebellion was the last major popular uprising in imperial China. It also caused the downfall of the Ming dynasty, the last Chinese ruling house of the Middle Kingdom. A native of Shensi, Li Tzu-Ch'eng spent his youth as a post-station messenger, skilled in horsemanship and archery and fond of quarrels and combats. Toward the end of the Ming dynasty, official corruption and maladministration caused general economic breakdown and sowed the seeds of popular uprisings. In 1628 a great famine occurred in Shensi, and bandits became rampant. Later, after Manchu forces showed themselves to be conquerors rather than allies, Wu Sangui fought against them for eight years. In doing so he established his own dynasty known as the Zhou. His intent was not to reestablish the Ming but to create his own empire in southern China. So, for this reason, and the fact that he had invited the Manchus in, along with killing the last remaining Ming heir in Burma, Wu Sangui and his cause was never accepted by many in China. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming, Prince of Gui - 10 Cash

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:33:45 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming Rebels. Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. H# 21.80, 10 Cash size of the smaller ~35mm type as opposed to the larger ~45 mm variety. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659); closed head, two dot tong. Rx: "Yi fen" (1 fen[of silver]) above and below. A poor example that has been scratched & scraped on both sides. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming, Prince of Gui - Cash 1646 - 1659

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:18:36 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming Rebels, Imperial Message coin, variety with "Ming" reverse, a second example. Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Imperial Message coin; closed head, one dot tong. Rx: "Ming' above. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming, Prince of Gui, Yong Li

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:12:35 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming Rebels, Imperial Message coin, variety with "Ming" reverse. Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Imperial Message coin; closed head, one dot tong. Rx: "Ming' above. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - Cash 1645 - 1659

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:08:30 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming Rebels, Imperial Message coin, scarcer variety with "Yue" reverse. Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. H# 21.67, FD2121, S1306. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Imperial Message coin; closed head, two dot tong. Rx: "Yue" above. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - Cash 1646 - 1659

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:50:58 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Type 1.2; closed head, two dot tong. Rx: plain. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming; aka Prince Gui

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:48:17 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is a second example of H# 21.46 Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Type 1.1 and the smaller version of H#21.45; closed head, one dot tong. Rx: plain, a second example. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - Cash 1646 - 1659

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:43:32 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. H# 21.45, S 1297. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Type 1.1, and the larger version of H#21.46; closed head, one dot tong. Rx: plain. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - Cash 1646 - 1659

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:29:57 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659). Type 1.1 and the smaller version of H#21.45; closed head, one dot tong. Rx: plain. H# 21.46 Jen 615; S 1296, FD 2133. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Tang - Cash 1645 - 1646 Type 1

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:03:25 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Prince of Tang (1645 - 1646). The Prince of Tang had been banished to Fengyang in Anhui until 1644 when he was freed by the Prince of Fu, who ordered him to go to Pingle in Guangxi. On his way there, however, he learned o of the fall Of Prince Fu's government in June 1645, he proceeded to Hangzhou in Zhejiang where he assumed the title of 'Administrator of the Kingdom'. In August of 1645, he proclaimed himself Emperor with the period title of Long Wu, and set up court in Fuzhou in Fujian where he cast the Long Wu coins. In October 1646, he was captured and executed by the Manchus. Ob: Long Wu tong bao (Type 1, bottom component of 'long' written as 'sheng'. Two dot 'tong'. Rx: plain S1291; Hartill H#21.31; FD 2108, KM# 122.2 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Tang - Cash 1645 - 1646

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:58:15 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Prince of Tang (1645 - 1646). The Prince of Tang had been banished to Fengyang in Anhui until 1644 when he was freed by the Prince of Fu, who ordered him to go to Pingle in Guangxi. On his way there, however, he learned o of the fall Of Prince Fu's government in June 1645, he proceeded to Hangzhou in Zhejiang where he assumed the title of 'Administrator of the Kingdom'. In August of 1645, he proclaimed himself Emperor with the period title of Long Wu, and set up court in Fuzhou in Fujian where he cast the Long Wu coins. In October 1646, he was captured and executed by the Manchus. Ob: Long Wu tong bao (Type 2, bottom component of 'long' written as 'zheng'. Two dot head 'tong'. Rx: Dot above S1292; Hartill H#21.36 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Fu - Cash 1644 - 1645

Moneta — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:36:23 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: The Prince of Fu was the grandson of Ming Emperor Wanli. With the death of the last Ming emperor (Chongzhen) in 1644 the Prince of Fu was chosen as the new Emperor in June despite opposition due to his love of excessive drink. When the Manchus took Nanking in June of 1645 the Prince fled but he was captured and taken to Peking where he died the net year. While in power for that year he took the period title of Hong Guang. OB: Hong Guang tong bao (1644 - 1645) H# 21.15, S1287; this is the one dot tong. Rx: plain. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui Cash - Type 2

Moneta — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:31:14 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Ob: Li Yong tong bao (San Fan Rebellion, 1674 - 1678). Rx: Gui above (Guizhou mint). Type 2 has a square head, two dot 'tong'. Hartill #H 21.94; FD2145, S1337. The weight is 3.25 g with a diameter of 24mm. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - 10 Cash

Moneta — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:53:07 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Yong Li tong bao (1646 - 1659); Rx: Yi fen (1 fen [of silver]) above and below. Hartill H#21.80 (HQ# 2.126) is the smaller variety at ~35mm. Weight is 10.69 g with a diameter of 36.5 mm. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Koxinga - under Zheng Chenggong

Moneta — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:16:34 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Zheng Chenggong (1651 - 1670), attributed to Koxinga. Yong Li Tong Bao, 2 Cash seal script - RARE! OB: Yong Li tong bao [Seal Script] Prince of Tang had given Zheng the imperial surname of Zhu in 1645. From then on Zheng was popularly known as Guao Xing Ye (Lord of the Imperial Surname) which the Dutch pronounced as Koxinga. When his father defected to the Qing in 1646, Koxinga began a campaign against the Manchus (Qing) in the southeast. In 1661 he turned his attention to Taiwan, which was ceded o him by the Dutch in 1662. Here he continued to uphold the Ming cause, and dated documents with the Yongli period title, He died suddenly in 1662, and was succeeded by his son, Zheng Jing. Documentary evidence of between 1651 and 1682 shows that these coins were made for Koxinga in Japan, probably at Nagasaki, and were extensively used in Taiwan. This specimen is larger and heavier than most at 28 mm and 5.14 g, the plain reverse also has a countermark in the shape of a moon or fingernail impression. H21.81; FD 2129, S1315. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Fu

Moneta — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:39:20 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Hung Kuang Cash. OB: Hong Guang tong Bao (two dot tong); Rx: Dot above. AU condition! Ex. Frank Robinson. H# 21.17 (13); S# 1288; KM# 1182 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui - 10 Cash

Moneta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:38:39 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Wu Sangui (1674 - 1678). 10 Cash Ob: Li Yong tong bao, (two dot 'tong'. Rx: 'yi fen' above and below #this differs from FD2154 & S1342 where 'yi fen' is right & left. This example has had a drill hole filled. FD 2153, S1343, Hartill H# 21.101A The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Tang

Moneta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:30:55 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Prince of Tang (1645 - 1646). The Prince of Tang had been banished to Fengyang in Anhui until 1644 when he was freed by the Prince of Fu, who ordered him to go to Pingle in Guangxi. On his way there, however, he learned o of the fall Of Prince Fu's government in June 1645, he proceeded to Hangzhou in Zhejiang where he assumed the title of 'Administrator of the Kingdom'. In August of 1645, he proclaimed himself Emperor with the period title of Long Wu, and set up court in Fuzhou in Fujian where he cast the Long Wu coins. In October 1646, he was captured and executed by the Manchus. Ob: Long Wu tong bao (Type 2, bottom component of 'long' written as 'zheng'. Square head 'tong'. Rx: 'Hu' above; minted at Board of Revenue. FD2109, S1293; Hartill H#21.37 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming 1 Cash

Moneta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:22:53 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Prince Yongming (1646 - 1659) 1 Cash. Ob: Yong Li tong bao; (Type 1.1, Closed head, one dot 'tong'. Rx: 'Gong' above. Minted at the Board of Works. FD2115, S1311, Hartill H#21.48 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming 5 Cash

Moneta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:17:34 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Yong Li (1646 - 1659). 5 Cash Ob: Yong Ling tong bao; Rx: Wu li (5 li [of silver] above and below. Here 'li' is written differently than FD2131 & S1318. Hartill H#21.75 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince of Lu - 'shuai'

Moneta — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:34:43 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Da Ming tong bao (t,b,r,l), 'Currency of the Great Ming' is on the obverse rather than a period title. The Prince of Lu operated in southern China after the fall of Peking to Li Zicheng in 1644. With the fall of the Prince of Fu to the Manchus in 1645 the Prince of Lu was asked to assume power by Ming loyalists but he did not assume the title of an emperor. Rather the title "Administrator of the Kingdom" was used. The Da Ming series are some of the scarcer of the Ming Rebel coins because they were probably only cast between July 1645 and January 1646. Ob: Da Ming tong bao; Rx: 'shuai' (commander or general), above hole. Hartill# 21.30; H Qing # 2.51, S 1286+. 25.5 mm and 2.5 grm. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

GENG JINGZHONG

Chinacash — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:30:47 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: Geng Jingzhong 1674-76 Yu Min Tong Bao 10 cash Rev: Yi Fen (Right) Diam: 27.5mm, 4.3g Hartill 21.123

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DA SHUN TONG BAO

Chinacash — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:04:15 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: Rebel Zhang Xianzhong (1644-47) Da Shun Tong Bao cast 1644-47 Reverse: Plain Diam: 26.5mm, 4.0g Hartill 21.5

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LI YONG TONG BAO (YUNNAN-FU)

Chinacash — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:07:17 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: San Fan Rebellion Wu Sangui (1674-78) Li Yong Tong Bao Rev: YUN Right (Yunnan-Fu Mint) Diam: 27.5mm, 4.8g Hartill 21.89

Wu Sangui under Qing Emperor Shi Zu - Cash 1659 - 1661

Moneta — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:37:44 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Cast under Emperor Shi Zu (Shun Zhi, 1644 - 1661) this coin by Wu Sangui (one of the 3 Feudatories abolished in 1673) led a rebellion out of Yunnan. This coin was cast in Yunnan by Wu Sangui between 1659 - 1661, after he had taken Yunnan from Prince Yongming (aka, Prince of Gui). Wu Sangui led a powerful force of 100 thousand soldiers in the San Fan rebellion against the S. Ming. He was also responsible for inviting the Manchus into China in 1644. OB: Shun Zhi tong bao Rx: "Yun" right.; "Yi li" left (one 'li' of silver); Yunnan-fu (Kunming, Yunnan) This coin issued by Wu Sangui in 1659-61, after he had taken Yunnan from Prince Yongming. Listed under Ming Rebels and Qing. Hartill 22.66; HQ# 25.1 type D1 (straight radical in 'tong'); FD2232; S1404 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:05:07 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming, Value 10 large variety. Later known as the Prince of Gui (Kuei). See the Moneta Library link below for a full history of this 'Prince'. OB: Yong Li tong bao; RX: Yi fen (1 fen of silver). Narrow 'Yi' type. Hartill 21.78; HQ 2.124; The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Prince Yongming - 10 Cash, Prince of Gui

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:02:24 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Southern Ming, Value 10 small variety. Later known as the Prince of Gui (Kuei). See the Moneta Library link below for a full history of this 'Prince'. There's a scratched up 2nd example also in the Museum. Initially known as Prince Yongming, he later became known as the Prince of Gui. He was another grandson of former Ming emperor Wanli. He spent a lot of time over the years moving from place to place in an effort to avoid the Manchus determined to capture him. Finally, in 1652 he moved to Yunnan where he met representatives of the rebel Sun Kewang who invited him into Guizhou province. There he set up his capital at Anlong in Guizhou, but remain subservient to Sun Kewang. Following the defeat of Sun by one of his own generals Yongming moved his operation to Yunnan for a period of three years. With the capture of Yunnan in 1659 Yongming sought sanctuary in Burma. Wu Sangui arrived in Burma in 1662 to demand his surrender, whereupon he was put to death. OB: Yong Li tong bao (double 'mu & mu' in 'Li' ; RX: Yi fen (1 fen of silver). The mu Li 日曆 variety is very rare in this diameter. Hartill 21.80; HQ 2.125; Type 1.3 w/heavy filing marks. 36.2 mm; 11.45 gm The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Li Zicheng - 'er shui'

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:55:32 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: In Feb 1644, the rebel leader Li Zicheng (the first of the Ming rebels) proclaimed himself king in Xi'an in the province of Shaanxi. He took the dynastic title of 'Shun' with the reign title of Yongchang, and began casting coins. In April 1644, he advanced to Peking, but was repulsed by the Manchus in June. He fled back to the west, and was killed in June or July 1645. Chuang Wang or "Dashing King", Value 1. OB: Yong Chang tong bao; w/2 lines at the top of 'Yong' or 'er shui' type. RX: plain Hartill 21.3, HQ 2.3 24.5 mm, 3.8 gm The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Li Zicheng 5 Cash

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:13:00 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: In Feb 1644, the rebel leader Li Zicheng (the first of the Ming rebels) proclaimed himself king in Xi'an in the province of Shaanxi. He took the dynastic title of 'Shun' with the reign title of Yongchang, and began casting coins. In April 1644, he advanced to Peking, but was repulsed by the Manchus in June. He fled back to the west, and was killed in June or July 1645. OB: Yong Chang tong bao (2 lines at top of 'Yong' called 'er shui'); RX: plain Broad rims, 37.2 mm, 11.9 gm. Hartill 21.4, HQ 2.4; FD2136; S1325 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Zhang Xianzhong - Hu

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:51:01 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: In Dec. 1644 Zhang Xianzhong, another prominent rebel leader of the time, proclaimed himself 'Da Xi Guo Wang', King of the Great Western Kingdom, at Chengdu in Sichuan. He cast coins with the title of his dynasty "Dashun." The metal for casting these coins came from statues and ornaments from the temples in the Chengdu area. He was eventually killed by the Manchu forces in Jan of 1647, Schjoth comments: " Zhang was chiefly known as one of the most murderous ruffians who have disgraced the annals of China. This substantial coin was sought after by seafarers and others as a charm." OB: Dashun tong bao; RX: 'Gong' (Board of Works) below hole. Hartill 21.6; H Qing 2.14; S1327. 27.2 mm; 5.25 gm Zhang Xianzhong was a Chinese rebel leader at the close of the Ming dynasty. He is known as one of the worst mass-murderers in the history of China - under him, the population of Sichuan shrank from 5 million people to some 18 thousand people, and the population of Chengdu shrank from 400,000 people to 20 people. Following a disastrous famine in the northern province of Shaanxi in 1628, Zhang became the leader of a gang of freebooters who used hit-and-run tactics to plunder widely throughout North China. Although his forces were bought off several times and were defeated by government troops, they retreated into the hills, regrouped, and continued their raids. In 1644, the year of the fall of the Ming dynasty, Zhang advanced once again into Sichuan province in west-central China with about 100,000 men and enthroned himself as the Daxiguo Wang (King of the Great Western Kingdom). He coined money and set up an examination system to recruit talented men. Despite these attempts to establish a civilian government, he was chiefly concerned with military control, which he pursued with utter ruthlessness, eventually resulting in a virtual depopulation of Sichuan and deaths of millions of people. In late 1646 and early 1647, when Qing forces advanced into southwestern China, they attacked and killed him and defeated his troops. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Zhang Xianzhong - Gong

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:47:20 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: In Dec. 1644 Zhang Xianzhong, another prominent rebel leader of the time, proclaimed himself 'Da Xi Guo Wang', King of the Great Western Kingdom, at Chengdu in Sichuan. He cast coins with the title of his dynasty "Dashun." The metal for casting these coins came from statues and ornaments from the temples in the Chengdu area. He was eventually killed by the Manchu forces in Jan of 1647, Schjoth comments: " Zhang was chiefly known as one of the most murderous ruffians who have disgraced the annals of China. This substantial coin was sought after by seafarers and others as a charm." OB: Da shun tong bao; RX: 'Gong' below hole. Hartill 21.8; HQing 2.14; FD2138; S1328 27.5 mm; 4.51 gm Zhang Xianzhong was a Chinese rebel leader at the close of the Ming dynasty. He is known as one of the worst mass-murderers in the history of China - under him, the population of Sichuan shrank from 5 million people to some 18 thousand people, and the population of Chengdu shrank from 400,000 people to 20 people. Following a disastrous famine in the northern province of Shaanxi in 1628, Zhang became the leader of a gang of freebooters who used hit-and-run tactics to plunder widely throughout North China. Although his forces were bought off several times and were defeated by government troops, they retreated into the hills, regrouped, and continued their raids. In 1644, the year of the fall of the Ming dynasty, Zhang advanced once again into Sichuan province in west-central China with about 100,000 men and enthroned himself as the Daxiguo Wang (King of the Great Western Kingdom). He coined money and set up an examination system to recruit talented men. Despite these attempts to establish a civilian government, he was chiefly concerned with military control, which he pursued with utter ruthlessness, eventually resulting in a virtual depopulation of Sichuan and deaths of millions of people. In late 1646 and early 1647, when Qing forces advanced into southwestern China, they attacked and killed him and defeated his troops. The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Sun Kewang 10 Cash

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:34:25 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Sun Kewang Value 10 Cash OB: Xing Chao tong bao (with Closed Head 'tong'); RX: Yi fen 1648-57. Son of the rebel Zhang Xianzhong. Sun led the remnants of his army from Sichuan to Guiyang in Guizhou, and styled himself 'Ping Dong Wang', the Pacifying East King. Xing Chao means Prosperous Dynasty or Restore (the Ming) Dynasty. Type 1.1; bottom 2 strokes of 'dou' component of 'yi' is written as --. Large for range at 50 mm; 27.55 gm. Hartill HC#21.13, & HQ 2.24(FD2143; S1334) The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Sun Kewang Value 10

Moneta — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:03:18 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: OB: Xing Chao tong bao (with Closed Head 'tong'); RX: Wu Li 1648-57. Son of the rebel Zhang Xianzhong. Sun led the remnants of his army fron Sichuan to Guiyang in Guizhou, and styled himself 'Ping Dong Wang', the Pacifying East King. Xing Chao means Prosperous Dynasty or Restore (the Ming) Dynasty. Hartill states that diameters are found between 45 - 50 mm. Type 1; 35 mm & 10.22 gm. Hartill HC#21.11, & HQ 2.22 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

Wu Sangui Seal Script 10 Cash

Moneta — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:17:08 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: San Fan Rebellion. When the Manchu court decided to abolish the Three Feudatories Wu Sangui (Li Yong, 'Profitable Use'), who commanded a large area of Yunan, rose in revolt and proclaimed his own dynasty (1673, Zhou). By 1678 Wu dominated a large area of China and it seemed like he might overthrow the Manchus. His plans were cut short when he suddenly died of dysentery in Oct 1678. This coin is a Value 10 and is done in Seal script in his last year and under his Emperor title. OB: Zhaowu tongbao RX: Yi fen (one fen of silver) Hartill #21.111; FD2161; S1347; Hartill 'Qing' #3.36 The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions. Free VIEWING & DOWNLOAD: Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebels_Sandrock.pdf Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s) Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Ming%20Rebel%20Checklist%20-%20Martin.pdf

ZHAO WU TONG BAO

Chinacash — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:34:16 -0500

by: Chinacash

Description: Wu Sangui (Proclaimed himself Emperor in March 1678 with the period title Zhaowu, but died in October of that year) Zhao Wu Tong Bao 1 cash Cast 1678. Hartill 21.108 Diam: 24.4mm, 3.9g

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