1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse, Ning

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1651-1653
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.61 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.31, FD#2205, Schjoth#1377
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: Ning Jiangning (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jiangning (Nanjing) Mint,modern-day Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (circa 1361-1670)
MintageND (1651-1653)  - Hartill#22.31: Tong with two dots -
ND (1651-1653)  - Hartill#22.32: Tong with one dot -
Catalog ID9818126120
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