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COINS MADE

BY THE

REBEL AUTHORITIES AT NANKING,

REPRESENTING THE

TAEL AND QUARTER TAEL, DOLLAR, HALF AND

QUARTER DOLLAR,

EXHIBITED BY

ROBERT J. FORREST, ESQ.,

II. B. M.'s ACTING VICE CONSUL FOR KIUKIANG.

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The Copper Cash is made to equal ten of those commonly used in China.

The Silver Coins are made by hand, and are never of uniform weight. The Silver used is very

good, but although every effort was made, the Coins could never be forced into much circulation by

the Chiefs.

The Inscription is the same on all Coins and is-

天國聖寶

T'ien

kuo shêng pao

The Heavenly Kingdom Sacred Currency.

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