Lot 3779

Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection

Description

China, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty (1644-1911), Tai Ping Rebel coinage, issued by the Triad Society, "Ming Dao tong bao" (Ming Dao a period title in the Sung Dynasty), as obverse with four characters, rev. "Tian" (Heaven) one character, round cash with square hole, issued in 1850', diameter 26mm, (Hartill 23.43, TFP -). Good fine and very rare.

The coin is attributed to the Sanhe Hui, The Triad Society, which was active in Guangdong in 1850's.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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