Hung Wu Coins

Dynasty: Ming (1368 - 1644 a.d.)
Emperor: T'ai Tsu (1368-1398 a.d.)
Reign Title: Hung Wu (1368-1398 a.d.)

Also see Hung Wu Charms
 

Hung

Wu

T'ung

Pao



21.5 mm - 24 mm
Obv.: Hung Wu T'ung Pao
Rev.: Plain
Rarity:  
Ref.: [S] No. 1139


23.5 mm
Obv.: Hung Wu T'ung Pao
Rev.: Top: Che (Chekiang)
Rarity:  
Ref.: [S] No. 1145


22 mm
Obv.: Hung Wu T'ung Pao
Rev.: Plain
Rarity:  
Ref.: [S] No. 1152

This coin is very similar to [S]No. 1145 but has a thicker rim.


23.5 mm
Obv.: Hung Wu T'ung Pao
Rev.: Right: Wu (5),Ch'ien (cash)
Rarity:  
Ref.: Similar to [S] No. 1157

A value 5 coin. This example is probably a modern fake as it somewhat smaller than the coin shown by Schjoth.


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