1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse, Tong

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1645-1649
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight2.96 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.37, FD#2197, Schjoth#1372
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 to the right.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Tong Datong (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Datong Garrison Mint, Shanxi,China (1645-1671)
MintageND (1645-1649)  - -
Catalog ID3612882370
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