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Tang Dynasty Rebels 758-761 Shun Tian Yuan Bao Chinese bronze Coin

Original price was: $310.Current price is: $210.

Description

Tang Dynasty Rebels (758-761) “Shun Tian Yuan Bao” Chinese bronze Coin(X288)

 

 

In 755 a revolt started in the north-west of China. The capital, Luoyang, was taken, and the Emperor fled to Sichuan. One of the rebels, Shi Siming, issued coins at Luoyang from 758. Shi was killed in 761 and the revolt was eventually suppressed in 763 with the help of foreign troops.

Obverse: Shun Tian Yuan Bao

Reverse: crescent above

Hartill: 14.147, p. 111

Weight: 11.48 grams
Diameter: 33.03 mm
Thickness: 1.14 mm

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