1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Chang / Chang

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1699
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.80 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.110, FD#2261, Schjoth#1432
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 康 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Kang Xi Tong Bao Kangxi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠴᠠᠩ 昌
(Translation: Chang / Chang Wuchang)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Wuchang Mint, modern-day Wuchang
District, Hubei, China (1650-1898)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.110-111: Tong with one dot; Manchu Chang in cursive style (minor varieties) -
ND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.112: Tong with one dot; Manchu Chang in printed style -
ND (1687-1699)  - Hartill#22.113: Tong with two dots and closed head -
ND (1687-1699)  - Hartill#22.114: Tong with two dots and protruding head -
Catalog ID5237170000
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