Other coins from this collection This coin is not for sale or trade Added on: 21-Feb-2009
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Description:
Ming-Ch'ing rebel era 'Yung Chang Tong Bao' 5 cash, by Li Zicheng (1606-44), one of the major figures in the rebellion that brought down the Ming Dynasty. He proclaimed himself Chuang Wang (The Roaming King). Li fled Beijing towards his power base in Shaanxi; after a number of defeats, he ultimately died either by committing suicide off of a Lotus tree or was killed by pro-Ming militia (Wikipedia). Good fine condition. [SOLD]
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Asia KM# 165 F (Fine) 1644 |