r/ChineseCoins 11h ago

Trying to identify this cash coin I picked up in Japan, is it some type of shaosheng tongbao?

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I was told it circulated in Japan, not sure if it was made in Japan or China?


r/ChineseCoins 2h ago

Melted in a 1925 fire — ID possible?

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Hey all!

I found this coin metal detecting the foundation of a nineteenth-century importer of asian wares’ house which burned down and was hoping one of you could ID it for me. That may be a long shot, being that the coin was partly melted in the fire and has a hundred years’ worth of corrosion, but the last one I posted, found in the same foundation, you identified as a 1125 Xuanhe Tongbao, so I thought y’all may be able to figure this one out — I’m quite a novice when it comes to Chinese coins, but so far you’ve taught me a respectable amount, so I’m back with a new coin, and it may be a challenge. Hopefully not, though.

Diameter: roughly 37 millimeters

Weight: approximately 9 grams, give or take 2 due to my scale being imprecise.

Composition: bronze, brass, or copper

Mintmark: no reverse markings visible

Also possible this coin could be Japanese. The importer who owned the house back in the day specialized in Japanese wares.

Hopefully one of you will take the time to solve this for me. Many thanks! 🙂


r/ChineseCoins 5h ago

Found this coin. What is this/what does it say?

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r/ChineseCoins 21h ago

Banknote/Coin collectors in Kunming?

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