1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse with Yi Li, Ji

€222,983.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1653-1657
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.96 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.68, FD#2226, Schjoth#1399
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 and two to the left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering一 厘 薊
(Translation: Ji / Yi Li Jizhou (atelier) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jizhou Garrison Mint, modern-day
Jizhou District, Hebei, China (1645-1670)
MintageND (1653-1657)  - -
Catalog ID6954117790
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