San Fan Rebellion. When the Manchu court decided to abolish the Three Feudatories Wu Sangui (Li Yong, 'Profitable Use'), who commanded a large area of Yunan, rose in revolt and proclaimed his own dynasty (1673, Zhou). By 1678 Wu dominated a large area of China and it seemed like he might overthrow the Manchus. His plans were cut short when he suddenly died of dysentery in Oct 1678.
This coin is a Value 10 and is done in Seal script in his last year and under his Emperor title.
OB: Zhaowu tongbao
RX: Yi fen (one fen of silver)
Hartill #21.111; FD2161; S1347; Hartill 'Qing' #3.36
The Moneta Library has a very informative article on all the the Ming Rebels, Southern Ming and San Fan rebellions.
VIEW & DOWNLOAD:
Cast Coinage of the Ming Rebels - Sandrock: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Ming%20Rebels%20by%20Sandrock.pdf
Ming Rebel Excel Spreadsheet for collectors (Hartill #'s)
Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin: Ming Rebel Checklist - Martin
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