Silver Coins of Chinese Outlaws: Lin Chong

In their days, they were hunted down rather than celebrated. How times have changed. Recently, the People's Bank of China released a number of colorful silver coins to commemorate the Outlaws of the Marsh from the Chinese classic Water Margin. Somewhat like Robin Hood, the story follows the trails and trials of many heroic characters that rebelled against the corrupted government in those times. Here's a look at some of the Lin Chong silver coin.

Truly larger than life, Lin Chong stands at 6 foot 4 inches, powerful and righteous. Initially, Lin Chong was a military instructor who trained 800,000 Imperial guards so he was known "Instructor Lin." Yet, his other nickname, "Panther Head," is definitely more evocative. On the obverse, Lin Chong is seen with his trusted Eight Foot Long Snake Spear, which he uses to carry a Chinese water gourd. Judging from his determined and forward stance, he must be on his way to Liangshan. On top of him are the words "10 Yuan" and below him, "Panther Head Lin Chong," written in Chinese. On the reverse, there's the state emblem with the words "People's Republic of China" at the top and the year "2009" at the bottom.

How did a respected military instructor become an outlaw? It happened when the lecherous Gao Yanei lusted after Lin Chong's beautiful wife. Despite failing twice to take advantage of her, he enlisted the help of his foster father Marshal Gao Qiu to frame and banish Lin Chong. Eventually, Lin Chong was tattooed on his face and sent to Cangzhou. After a series of events, Lin Chong had no choice but to join the Outlaws of the Marsh at Liangshan. Among the 108 Liangshan heroes, he's ranked 6th in the illustrous realm of 36 Heavenly Spirits.

The next time, we will look at more of these fabulous silver coins. Meanwhile, you may sell silver and get instant cash for silver. Just get in touch with this silver buyer now!