1 Cash - Wanli Tongbao, Gong - type 1

€222,155.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1576-1620
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.152, FD#1974, Schjoth#1188
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 萬 寶 通  曆
(Translation: Wan Li Tong Bao Wanli (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Gong Ministry of Works (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Public Works Mint, New
Branch (工部局), Nanjing, China (1599-1644)

Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Beijing, China (1361-1726)

Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Nanjing, China (1361-1726)
MintageND (1576-1620)  - Hartill#20.151: Regular Gong above -
ND (1576-1620)  - Hartill#20.152: Large Gong above -
ND (1576-1620)  - Hartill#20.153: Gong below, upside-down -
Catalog ID7172747330
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