1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Manchu and Chinese reverse, Siowan / Xuan

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1660-1661
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.56 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.83, FD#2241, Schjoth#1412
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 letteringᠰᡳᡠᠸᠠᠨ 宣
(Translation: Siowan / Xuan Xuanhua (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Xuanhua Garrison Mint,modern-day Xuanhua District, Hebei, China (1667-1671)
MintageND (1660-1661)  - -
Catalog ID3266102120
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