1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Manchu and Chinese reverse, Dung / Dong

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1660-1661
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.76 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.76, FD#2238, Schjoth#1409
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 letteringᡩᡠᠩ 東
(Translation: Dung / Dong Shandong (province))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jinan Mint, Shandong, China(circa 1361-1855)
MintageND (1660-1661)  - -
Catalog ID1070850410
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