1911 Chinese Revolutionary Currency???

Hey guys.

I gut this piece in an old wallet that contained everything from colonial US currency to civil war sutler script.... to this piece.

I'm thinking it's revolutionary script... anyone able and willing to translate any bits of it?

Anyone familiar with these.

Thanks!

 

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I can't translate it, but I can say for sure that it looks awesome.

 

Looks more like Japanese hansatsu than a Chinese note.

 

A fascinating piece.

 

I would say the subject matter sure does not look like the typical subject matter for a legal tender note. Rats scurrying about, etc. Its a very interesting piece, and would love to know its nature.

 

interesting for sure.

 

Definitely Japanese Hansatsu banknotes Nice examples too.
See here for so basic information: http://www.banknoteden.com/Japan.html

 

I should also add that the denomination is 5 Silver Monme. I can't grab the date today as I don't have my charts with me; They often have a "year six in the reign of so and so" type of dating system.

 

The date is 1771 (明和八年).

Gary

 

Thanks guys... I learn something new every day... I had never seen one of these before... I saw some Chinese pieces from the revolution and thought that is what this was.

 

Extremely cool Matt....
Please keep us updated as to what you find out.

Great work DaveL

RickieB