1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Tai / Tai

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1689-1692
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight2.56 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.130, FD#2267, Schjoth#1438
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 letteringᡨᠠᡳ 臺
(Translation: Tai / Tai Taiwan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Taiwan Mint, Tainan, Taiwan(1689-1874)
MintageND (1689-1692)  - -
Catalog ID8064474130
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