1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Gung / Gong

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1670
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.80 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.101, FD#2272
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 letteringᡤᡠᠩ 鞏
(Translation: Gung / Gong Gongchang)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Gongchang Mint, Gansu, China(1667-1864)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - -
Catalog ID7724083780
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