1 Cash - Hongguang Tongbao, with dot

€320,353.00
IssuerSouthern Ming regimes
Year1644-1645
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
Currency
CompositionBrass
Weight3.18 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#21.17, FD#2105, Schjoth#1288
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 弘 寶 通  光
(Translation: Hong Guang Tong Bao Hongguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne dot above and sometimes one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1644-1645)  - Hartill#21.17: Regular Hong; dot above -
ND (1644-1645)  - Hartill#21.19: Hong with long middle stroke; dot above -
ND (1644-1645)  - Hartill#21.20: Hong with long middle stroke; dot above and below -
ND (1644-1645)  - Hartill#21.22: Hong written in fluid style; dot above -
Catalog ID3037559380
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