1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse, Ji

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1645-1651
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.98 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.47, FD#2191, Schjoth#1369
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: Ji Jizhou (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jizhou Garrison Mint, modern-day
Jizhou District, Hebei, China (1645-1670)
MintageND (1645-1651)  - Hartill#22.47: Ji to the right -
ND (1651)  - Hartill#22.48: Ji above -
Catalog ID4238980830
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