(Rebel Coins 1644 - 1678 a.d.)
Chao Wu

Dynasty: End of Ming, Chou
Seat of Government: Fu, Yunnan Prov.
Emperor: Wu San Kuei (died 1678 a.d.)
Reign Title: Chao Wu (1678 a.d.)

Also see Chao Wu Charms (none)

Chao

Wu

Tung

Pao


35 mm
Obv.: Chao Wu T'ung Pao (In Seal Script)
Rev.: In Seal Script
Right: Yi
Left: Fen
Meaning 1 Candareen in value
Rarity:  
Ref.: [S] No. 1347

"In 1674 Wu San Kuei (see Li Yung coins) usurped the throne and in 1678 he changed his year title to Chao Wu and cast the Chao Wu T'ung Pao coin." [S]


24 mm
Obv.: Chao Wu T'ung Pao
Rev.: Plain
Rarity:  
Ref.: [S] No. 1345

 

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