Cast under Emperor Shi Zu (Shun Zhi, 1644 - 1661) this coin by Wu Sangui (one of the 3 Feudatories abolished in 1673) led a rebellion out of Yunnan. Wu Sangui led a powerful force of 100 thousand soldiers. He was also responsible for inviting the Manchus into China in 1644.
OB: Shun Zhi tong bao
Rx: "Yun" r.; Yunnan-fu (Kunming, Yunnan)
This coin issued by Wu Sangui in 1659-61, after he had taken Yunnan from Prince Yongming. Listed under Ming Rebels and Qing.
Hartill 22.66; HQ# ; FD2232; S1404
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