1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Si / Xi

€223,584.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1667-1671
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight6.52 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.142
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 letteringᠰᡳ 西
(Translation: Si / Xi Xuanha West)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint西
Xuanhua Garrison Mint,modern-day Xuanhua District, Hebei, China (1667-1671)
MintageND (1667-1671)  - Hartill#22.142: Tong with open head -
ND (1667-1671)  - Hartill#22.143: Tong with closed head -
Catalog ID4599599120
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