China - Ming, Hong Wu

Emperor Tai Zu, inspiration of the secret socieities for the restoration of a 'classic' ethnic Chinese dynasty. This is a 5 Cash of 'Hong Wu'.
OB: Hong Wu tong bao; with one dot 'tong'
RX: 'Wu gian' (5 gian), right of hole.
Type variance from Hartill #20.99 (two dot tong); as FD1934 (1 dot).
41.7 mm; 18.5 gm