Ching Shih ('Madame Ching') a.k.a. Cheng I Sao, was a Chinese pirate leader who terrorized the China Seas during the Jiaqing Emperor period of the Qing dynasty in the early 19th century. She commanded over 1800 junks (traditional Chinese sailing ships) crewed by 60,000 to 80,000 pirates:71 – men, women, and occasionally children. Her ships entered into conflicts with several major powers, such as the East India Company, the Portuguese Empire, and the Qing government.
Ching Shih and her crew's exploits have since been featured in numerous books, novels, video games, and films about pirates and their way of life in China as well as in a global context. Based on her influence and achievements as a pirate, which included commanding a vast fleet of around 1,500-1,800 ships crewed by 80,000 sailors during her peak, she is accepted by many as being the most successful pirate in history.
This coin features Ching Shih, the most well-known female pirate in history, and The Red Flag Fleet. Ching Shih had a reputation as a shrewd businesswoman when she met and married the Red Flag Fleet commander, Cheng I. In 1807, when Cheng I died, Cheng I Sao became known as Ching Shih, or Cheng’s Widow, a name that would become synonymous in history with the mighty Red Flag Fleet.
2021 Tuvalu Silver Black Flag (The Red Flag Fleet)
The third release in the popular Black Flag series features Ching Shih and The Red Flag Fleet, a limited mintage of only 15,000, sovereign coin backed by Tuvalu government.
Obverse: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, the coin’s weight and fineness, and the 2021 year-date.
Reverse: Features a representation of Ching Shih along with her Red Flag Fleet of ships. The design of a skull is formed from the rough waves of the ocean. The design also features the words "THE RED FLAG FLEET", "BLACK FLAG: CHING SHIH", the weight, fineness, and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mint mark.
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I love that you provide so much detail on the coins.
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Great Sis, you covered the major points. ☠️ A cunning gal and fearless.
I am quite familiar with this exceptional Pirate's history.
Amazing how little known she is in the West.
The coin's design is a dramatic departure from the other Queen Anne's and the Royal Fortune leaving me to believe that the third coin would be consistent in featuring the Ship rather than the Pirate who Captained it.
First issue is that we don't know the name of the Ship/junk she'd sail most often leaving the coin designer a problem of series consistency. The name of the ship is more often have the name of the owner than a Name upon it's own so technically it should follow the pattern; Queen Ann's Revenge, The Royal Fortune, Ching Shih's Junk. Get the ideal? Otherwise, using her new Husband's (actually her Son) Pagoda ship would be an option but wouldn't be accurate.
I can go on but ...still a nice coin.
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At first, I wondered why she. But as I read more, it figured!
But I am learning about the coins as I receive them. Perhaps they would feature the Golden Hind, who knows!
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I'm beginning to think Ching Shih was chosen in this fashion for politically correct reasons. Being in effectual command of many Junks, I would have designed the coin more consistent with the series thus far by picturing several Junks and the Legend be " ☠ THE RED FLAG FLEET- BLACK FLAG: CHING SHIH - .9999 AG ☠" Then a well written coin description as to tease the buyer into reading or researching the Legendary Ching Shih.
And despite all she did, she was pardoned by the Emperor and retired as the owner and operator of a Gambling Establishment and Brothel. No verifiably known picture of Ching Shih exists.
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You're prolly right, but she is powerful.
She was forgiven? She must be GOOD!
Gambling and brothel... hehehe!
The Minister of the Imperial Navy had to negotiate a settlement, I think she threatened to restart the conflict and carnage inland if she and the majority of her pirates were to peaceably withdraw and all charges dropped. In the deal, some pirates were laid blame and were detained and executed that were likely her political enemies. So the Minister blinked and caved to her terms to keep the peace. I think she knew her time has come to retire, she could take on the Imperial Navy but with the powerful Portuguese Warships allied with the Navy?
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ENGAGEtokens.Chinese history is full of amazing characters given the sheer size of the country. I think I watched a few Chinese dramas that featured this character. Although I didn't remember that is translated to Cheng's widow.
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Yeah, a character alright!
But silently though, that society is matriarchial!
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ENGAGEtokens.Hello @silversaver888,
Ching Shih is the most powerful pirate in history..
Luck and success to you!
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Hehehe, girl power!!!
Indeed, she is the most powerful pirate!
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I must study more Chinese history, did not know the existence of this pirate.
What a beauty of a coin, what a delicacy, I really appreciate that you let us know and all the history of it, it is always good to learn something new
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The times of all those Chinese dynasties and China eventually came to be is filled with exciting stories like this. I spent quite some time on YouTube watching videos about them.
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Interesting stories!!!
It makes coins like this so fascinating!
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Based on what I read, she may be the most powerful pirate! And a woman! In a world and a field dominated by males, I think she was a force!
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Ching Shih, wielded a lot of power @silversaver888! To command 60,000 to 80,000 Pirates! I wonder how she kept control of this many people???
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