1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Fu / Fu

€87,111.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1695
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight5.22 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.98, FD#2253, Schjoth#1424, KM#319
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 letteringᡶᡠ 福
(Translation: Fu / Fu Fuzhou)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Fuzhou Mint, Fujian, China(1667-1910)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.98: Tong with two dots (over 26 mm) -
ND (1685-1695)  - Hartill#22.99: Tong with one dot (under 26 mm) -
Catalog ID1679604130
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