1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Giyang / Jiang

€196,374.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1670
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.121, FD#2256, Schjoth#1427
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 letteringᡤᡳᠶᠠᠩ 江
(Translation: Giyang / Jiang Jiangxi)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Nanchang Mint, Jiangxi, China(circa 1653-1901)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.121: Tong with one dot -
ND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.122: Tong with two dots -
Catalog ID6140126460
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