1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Manchu and Chinese reverse, Gi / Ji

€222,976.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1660-1661
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.82, FD#2242, Schjoth#1413
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 letteringᡬᡳ 薊
(Translation: Gi / Ji Jizhou (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jizhou Garrison Mint, modern-day
Jizhou District, Hebei, China (1645-1670)
MintageND (1660-1661)  - -
Catalog ID3379952290
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