1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Manchu and Chinese reverse, Chang / Chang

€222,975.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1660-1661
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.59 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.73, FD#2244, Schjoth#1415
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 順 寶 通  治
(Translation: Shun Zhi Tong Bao Shunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠴᠠᠩ 昌
(Translation: Chang / Chang Wuchang (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Wuchang Mint, modern-day Wuchang
District, Hubei, China (1650-1898)
MintageND (1660-1661)  - -
Catalog ID5701851180
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