1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Gui / Gui

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1668-1681
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.05 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.105, FD#2268, Schjoth#1439
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 letteringᡤᡠᡳ 桂
(Translation: Gui / Gui Guilin)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Guilin Mint, Guangxi, China(circa 1361-1908)
MintageND (1668-1670)  - Hartill#22.105: Regular Manchu Gui (1.4 Qian weight) -
ND (1679-1681)  - Hartill#22.106: Modified Manchu Gui (1.0 Qian weight) -
Catalog ID6610802700
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