Description: Qing Dynasty 1644-1912 A.D. Cash Coin from the Guangxu era. The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 - 14 November 1908), personal name Zaitian was the eleventh emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, under Empress Dowager Cixi's influence, only from 1889 to 1898. He initiated the Hundred Days' Reform, but was abruptly stopped when the empress dowager launched a coup in 1898, after which he was put under house arrest until his death. His regnal name, "Guangxu", means "glorious succession". Cash was a type of coin of China and East Asia, used from the 4th century BC until the 20th century AD. Originally cast during the Warring States period, these coins continued to be used for the entirety of Imperial China as well as under Mongol, and Manchu rule. The last Chinese cash coins were cast in the first year of the Republic of China. Generally most cash coins were made from copper or bronze alloys, with iron, lead, and zinc coins occasionally used less often throughout Chinese history. Rare silver and gold cash coins were also produced. During most of their production, cash coins were cast but, during the late Qing dynasty, machine-struck cash coins began to be made. As the cash coins produced over Chinese history were similar, thousand year old cash coins produced during the Northern Song dynasty continued to circulate as valid currency well into the early twentieth century. In the modern era, these coins are considered to be Chinese "good luck coins"; they are hung on strings and round the necks of children, or over the beds of sick people. They hold a place in various superstitions, as well as Traditional Chinese medicine, and Feng shui. Currencies based on the Chinese cash coins include the Japanese mon, Korean mun, Ryukyuan mon, and Vietnamese văn. Note1.Please view all photos very carefully before buying or bidding.Thank you!2.Terms of buying or auction on sales: All orders must be paid for within two days after the sale or an automatic case will open against you. To insure this does not happen please make sure to pay within this period of time. 3.International shipping NOT accepted.4.Returns accepted before 14 days. Return Shipping with insurance is at the expense of the buyer.5.Combined Shipping: If you are planning on buying more than one item, please contact us in advance and wait for us to invoice you so we can alter the postage on your final invoice.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Germantown, Maryland
End Time: 2023-12-25T15:45:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Historical Period: Empire (up to 1948)
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Era: Ancient
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
