1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Je / Zhe

€2,724.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1699
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.00 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.137, FD#2266, Schjoth#1437
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 letteringᠵᡝ 浙
(Translation: Je / Zhe Zhejiang)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Zhejiang Mint, Hangzhou,Zhejiang, China (1667-1896)
MintageND (1667-1674)  - Hartill#22.137: Tong with two dots; Je written with straight lines -
ND (1667-1674)  - Hartill#22.137A: Tong with two dots; Je written with curved lines -
ND (1696-1699)  - Hartill#22.138: Tong with one dot -
Catalog ID5408698030
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