1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Nan / Nan

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1700
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.24 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.115, FD#2262, Schjoth#1435
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 letteringᠨᠠᠨ 南
(Translation: Nan / Nan Hunan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Hunan Mint, Changsha, Hunan,China (1667-1899)
MintageND (1667-1670)  - Hartill#22.115: Tong with one dot -
ND (1684-1700)  - Hartill#22.116: Tong with two dots; Manchu Nan in printed style -
ND (1684-1700)  - Hartill#22.117: Tong with two dots; Manchu Nan in cursive style -
Catalog ID1688350600
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