[BUNJANG] Chinese Ming Dynasty Chongzhen Tongbao Coin (1628-1644) with 'Gui' Mint Mark / 1628~1644년 중국 명 숭정통보 배귀
During the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, severe financial difficulties and the need for military funding led to the allowance of currency minting not only by the central government but also by various local provinces.
The character 'Gui' (貴) on the reverse side serves as a mint mark, indicating that the coin was minted in Guizhou Province. This symbolizes the urgent situation of the late Ming period, where local governments had to independently procure military funds beyond central control.
## Numismatic Value
Among Chongzhen Tongbao coins, those with place names or mint names on the reverse are highly valuable historical documents, illustrating the administrative divisions and economic conditions of the time. Specifically, the 'Gui' (貴) variety is recognized for its rarity due to its lower find frequency compared to coins from other regions. It holds historical significance as one of the last records of provincial minting just before the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
## Specifications
* Diameter: Approximately 24.5 mm
* Weight: Approximately 3.5 g
1. 역사적 배경
명나라 마지막 황제인 숭정제 시기, 극심한 재정난과 군사비 조달을 위해 중앙뿐만 아니라 각 지방 성(省)에서도 화폐를 주조하도록 허용했습니다.
배면의 '귀(貴)' 자는 당시 귀주(貴州)성에서 주조되었음을 나타내는 민트마크(Mint Mark)로, 명조 말기 지방 정부가 중앙의 통제를 벗어나 독자적으로 군비를 마련해야 했던 긴박한 시국을 대변합니다.
2. 수집적 가치
숭정통보 중에서도 배면에 지명이나 주전소 명칭이 들어간 판식은 당시의 행정 구역과 경제 상황을 보여주는 사료적 가치가 매우 큽니다. 특히 '귀(貴)' 자 판식은 타 지역 판식에 비해 발견 빈도가 낮아 희소성이 인정되며, 명나라가 멸망하기 직전 지방의 마지막 주전 기록이라는 점에서 역사적 가치가 있습니다.
3. 제원
지름: 약 24.5mm. 무게: 약 3.5g
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