1 Cash - Wanli Tongbao, Hu

€222,153.00
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#20.159
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 to the left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Hu Ministry of Revenue (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Nanjing, China (1599-1644)
MintageND (1576-1620)  - -
Catalog ID8043481910
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