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His Story Treasures presents:
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⚔️ Before the Qing — The Rise of the Manchu State
Long before the Qing Dynasty ruled China, there was a rising power in the northeast.
In 1616, a tribal leader named Nurhaci united the Jurchen tribes and founded the Later Jin state — the beginning of what would become one of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history.
This coin, Tianming Tongbao (天命通宝), was issued during that founding period.
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🏹 A Coin of Conquest and Identity
Unlike traditional Chinese cash coins, this example features:
👉 Manchu script (满文) — the language of a rising ruling class
👉 A symbol of cultural identity before full sinicization
It reflects a time when the Manchu were not yet emperors of China — but challengers preparing to reshape it.
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🌏 A Transitional Moment in History
This coin belongs to a narrow window:
• Before the Qing Dynasty
• Before Beijing was captured
• Before China became a Manchu empire
It represents a state in formation — rare, raw, and historically powerful.
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📊 Specifications
• Type: Tianming Tongbao (天命通宝)
• Period: Later Jin (1616–1626)
• Script: Manchu (满文)
• Material: Bronze
• Size: 27.6 mm
• Weight: 5.2 g
• Certification: Bao Cui 极美80
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🌟 Why This Piece Matters
This is not just a coin.
It is:
✔ A founding-era issue of the Qing predecessor state
✔ A rare example of Manchu script coinage
✔ A transitional artifact between tribal power and imperial rule
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🎯 HST Curator’s Note
At His Story Treasures, we focus on moments where history changes direction.
This coin represents one of those moments — when a rising power began its path toward ruling all of China.
