1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Guwang / Guang

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1668-1703
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.34 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.102, FD#2265, Schjoth#1436
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 letteringᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ 廣
(Translation: Guwang / Guang Guangzhou)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Guangdong Mint, Guangzhou
Branch, China (1668-1910)

Guangdong Mint, Zhaoqing Branch,China (1686-1858)
MintageND (1668-1670)  - Hartill#22.102: Dot above Guwang; over 26 mm -
ND (1686-1703)  - Hartill#22.103: Dot beside Guwang; under 26 mm -
ND (1686-1703)  - Hartill#22.104: Dot above Guwang; around 23 mm -
Catalog ID2092992360
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