Lot 991

Da Gang, 1822-1854, tin/lead gongsi cash (6.71 g.) (Millies-258; Numismatic Chronicle 1993, pp.171-196), Montrado region. Da Gang Gong Si / He Shun (referring to the He Shun Gongsi Federation), written in the so called "Kaishu" script. After several wars the independence of the He Shun Gongsi Federation ended with the surrender of the Da Gang Gongsi to the Dutch in July, 1854. After the surrender the majority of the gongsi cash were melted down. ga.VFXF, RRR