1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Dung / Dong

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1670
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.25 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.123, FD#2255, Schjoth#1426
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 letteringᡩᡠᠩ 東
(Translation: Dung / Dong Shandong)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jinan Mint, Shandong, China(circa 1361-1855)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - -
Catalog ID7635901700
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