Very old Chinese coin. What century?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by coin0709, May 20, 2013.

  1. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Any Chinese fluent coin enthusiasts out there? Would you mind helping me ID this piece? What century? Thanks!

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  3. manymore

    manymore Chinese Charms

    The coin is upside-down so please rotate it 180 degrees to be oriented correctly.

    The inscription reads li yong tong bao (利用通宝) and it is the "one dot tong" variety.

    The coin was issued during the years 1674-1678 by Wu Sangui.

    He was a "rebel" leader who ruled during a period at the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.

    Gary
     
  4. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Thank you very much Gary. Is it a common issue coin? Not worth slabbing?

    Here are the rotated pics. Have I got them right?

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  5. MorganDollarTJ

    MorganDollarTJ Senior Member YN

    i too was thinking late 1600s just by the look and style of it, i guess I'm good ;)
     
  6. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Would you value it in today's market to be maybe $3-$10?
     
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