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

€222,985.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1653-1657
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.01 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.61, FD#2222, Schjoth#1396
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 臨
(Translation: Lin / Yi Li Linqing (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Linqing Garison Mint, Shandong,China (1644-1675)
MintageND (1653-1657)  - -
Catalog ID9953118950
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