Chinese cast cash coins of Wu Sangui 1674-1678

Emperor Wu Sangui 吳三桂

Reign - March 1678 – 2 October 1678 (self-proclaimed - revolt against the Qing).

First emperor of the Great Zhou dynasty (1678–1681).

Temple name Taizu (太祖) of Wu Zhou, courtesy name Changbai or Changbo (長白).

 

 

Li Yong Tong Bao 1674-1678

1 cash (wén)

Bronze cast coin with square hole, 24 mm. 3.9 g.

Obverse - 利 用 通 寶 (li yong tong bao - liyong circulation treasure) on Chinese language.

Reverse - Blank.

 

 

 

 

 

Zhao Wu Tong Bao

Era of Wu Sangui: Zhaowu (昭武) - 1678. 

 

1 cash (wén)

Bronze cast coin with square hole, 24 mm. 4.5 g.

Obverse - 昭 武 通 寶 (zhao wu tong bao - Zhaowu circulation treasure) on Chinese language.

Reverse - Blank.

 

 

 

1 cash (wén) Gong

Bronze cast coin with square hole, 23.5 mm. 3.5 g.

Obverse - 昭 武 通 寶 (zhao wu tong bao - Zhaowu circulation treasure) on Chinese language.

Reverse - 工 (Gong - Ministry of Public Works).