1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse, Dong

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IssuerEmpire of China
Year1649-1653
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.67 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.33, FD#2210, Schjoth#1380
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 順 寳 通  治
(Translation: Shun Zhi Tong Bao Shunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Dong Shandong (province))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jinan Mint, Shandong, China(circa 1361-1855)
MintageND (1649-1651)  - Hartill#22.33: Dong to the right -
ND (1651-1653)  - Hartill#22.34: Dong above -
Catalog ID2490363520
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