Chinese Cash Coins

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Smitt2day, Jan 19, 2020.

  1. Smitt2day

    Smitt2day New Member

    So I am generally a US coin collector, but recently came across these. I believe the coin by itself is Guangxu (Guangdong mint Y#190?), but am not 100% sure.

    Any help identifying and advising potential value would be very much appreciated.

    Many thanks,
     

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  3. Parthicus

    Parthicus Well-Known Member

    You are correct about the one coin, it is of the Guangxu emperor, Guangdong mint, machine-struck, Y#190. I'm not sure what the other four are, but they don't seem to be official coins (note how the inscription doesn't include the character Bao (coin) anywhere), I think they're tokens or amulets of some type. The Guangxu coin is very common and is a "junk box" coin, worth maybe a dollar or two. Hope this helps.
     
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  4. buckeye73

    buckeye73 Well-Known Member

    +1
     
  5. The Eidolon

    The Eidolon Well-Known Member

    It looks like the other four coins say "光明世界" which means "a bright world."
    It isn't an official coin, so I'm guessing a token by a religious organization.
     
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  6. Smitt2day

    Smitt2day New Member

    Okay great, thank you all very much for your help in identifying! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
     
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