1700s Chinese cash coin

[lenmac65]

I dug my first Chinese coin this past weekend in an old former farm field. I believe this is a one cash coin of Qianlong, who was Emperor in China during the Qing Dynasty. While the coin is not dated, it is likely from 1735-1796, which is when Qianlong reigned. Although an interesting coin, I definitely prefer coins that feature dates, portraits, or other designs. I am not sure how this coin ended up here in Massachusetts. Perhaps it was a dropped pocket piece? Maybe it came off a bracelet or necklace? People sometimes incorporated these coins into clothing or jewelry, as shown in this circa 1910 photo of a Native American woman (see headdress), so I suppose that is possible. Anyway, I was real glad to find it, as I was otherwise skunked except for a couple harness buckles and a wheat penny. Happy hunting!

 

[hollARDog]

Sweet find, congratulations 🤘

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great find !

Here's another photo of Chinese Cash Coins that were used to decorate Sewing Baskets.
Popular in the 1930's - 1950's era.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Very nice find. The detail in your two photos is quite excellent. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Digger RJ]

I dug my first Chinese coin this past weekend in an old former farm field. I believe this is a one cash coin of Qianlong, who was Emperor in China during the Qing Dynasty. While the coin is not dated, it is likely from 1735-1796, which is when Qianlong reigned. Although an interesting coin, I definitely prefer coins that feature dates, portraits, or other designs. I am not sure how this coin ended up here in Massachusetts. Perhaps it was a dropped pocket piece? Maybe it came off a bracelet or necklace? People sometimes incorporated these coins into clothing or jewelry, as shown in this circa 1910 photo of a Native American woman (see head dress), so I suppose that is possible. Anyway, I was real glad to find it, as I was otherwise skunked except for a couple harness buckles and a wheat penny. Happy hunting! View attachment 2062988View attachment 2062989View attachment 2062990

Very Cool!!! I just found the same one Jan 1st!! Congrats !!! Love finding these😁

 

[detectorcowboy]

Anyone whoever detected any time has found those coins

 

[lenmac65]

Great find !

Here's another photo of Chinese Cash Coins that were used to decorate Sewing Baskets.
Popular in the 1930's - 1950's era.

Thanks for the comment and photo. I like seeing the different ways this coin has been utilized, as it adds to its interest.

 

[lenmac65]

Very Cool!!! I just found the same one Jan 1st!! Congrats !!! Love finding these😁
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Thanks! I actually used your post and a couple others to identify my coin. There seems to have been a number of these found recently, including a cache that got the banner/golden thread. Yours has some sharp detail on the characters; very nice.

 

[lenmac65]

Anyone whoever detected any time has found those coins

Sort of an Asian wheat penny then, I guess. Took me over 4 years to find this one though.

 

[river roamer]

Congrats on your find

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Love the green patina on that one looks like its been in the ground awhile

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

I dug my first Chinese coin this past weekend in an old former farm field. I believe this is a one cash coin of Qianlong, who was Emperor in China during the Qing Dynasty. While the coin is not dated, it is likely from 1735-1796, which is when Qianlong reigned. Although an interesting coin, I definitely prefer coins that feature dates, portraits, or other designs. I am not sure how this coin ended up here in Massachusetts. Perhaps it was a dropped pocket piece? Maybe it came off a bracelet or necklace? People sometimes incorporated these coins into clothing or jewelry, as shown in this circa 1910 photo of a Native American woman (see head dress), so I suppose that is possible. Anyway, I was real glad to find it, as I was otherwise skunked except for a couple harness buckles and a wheat penny. Happy hunting! View attachment 2062988View attachment 2062989View attachment 2062990

Sweet find…!
How it was lost, you’ll never know, but your assumption might be right.
I have found one on a ranch that had one Chinese employee, as family photo collection showed him working on a ditch. He likely prized the coin as a reminder of his home, his heritage…!
Cool, huh?

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Sweet find…!
How it was lost, you’ll never know, but your assumption might be right.
I have found one on a ranch that had one Chinese employee, as family photo collection showed him working on a ditch. He likely prized the coin as a reminder of his home, his heritage…!
Cool, huh?

Here is the website that I have used to identify those coins Lots of pictures drawings and info.

Chinese Coins

History and images of Chinese coins and other ancient forms of money

primaltrek.com

 

[lenmac65]

Sweet find…!
How it was lost, you’ll never know, but your assumption might be right.
I have found one on a ranch that had one Chinese employee, as family photo collection showed him working on a ditch. He likely prized the coin as a reminder of his home, his heritage…!
Cool, huh?

Thanks! And yes, that is definitely a cool situation you had … a reminder of home.

 

[lenmac65]

Here is the website that I have used to identify those coins Lots of pictures drawings and info.

Chinese Coins

History and images of Chinese coins and other ancient forms of money

primaltrek.com

Thanks! That will come in handy should I find another coin like this one.