1 Cash - Hongguang Tongbao, Feng

€1.00
IssuerSouthern Ming regimes
Year1644-1645
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
Currency
CompositionBrass
Weight3.10 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#21.23, FD#2106, Schjoth#1289
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, clerical script)
Obverse lettering 弘 寶 通  光
(Translation: Hong Guang Tong Bao Hongguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Feng Fengyang (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1644-1645)  - -
Catalog ID2248333930
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