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Auction: CSS123B - China Banknotes and Coins
Lot: 1190

(x) China, Ming / Qing Dynasty, [Zhong Qian 82] brass 2 cash, 'Yong Li Tong Bao' in semi-cursive script, 1647-1688, originally issued by Southern Ming's Prince of Gui, the semi-cursive script 2 cash type was issued by Zheng Chenggong for circulation along the southeastern coast of China and is recognised by the wider rims and minimal space between the inner rim and the raised square on reverse, 28.1x1.3mm, weighs 5.4g


南明永曆通寶折二，行書，找「曆」，尺寸28.1×1.3毫米，重5.4克，中乾82，桂親王朱友郎自立為永曆帝，鑄永曆通寶。以反清復明為號召的鄭成功，因奉桂王年號，故也鑄造永曆通寶，其中「曆」 字裡的「雙木」寫成「找」字，可稱為「找」曆，「找」字與「招」字音通，寓意「招討大將軍」

Estimate
HK$300 to HK$500