1 Cash - Hongwu Tongbao, Gui

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1368-1393
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.67, FD#1902, Schjoth#1150
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  洪 寶 通  武
(Translation: Hong Wu Tong Bao Hongwu (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Gui Guilin (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Guilin Mint, Guangxi, China(circa 1361-1908)
Mintage ND (1368-1393) - -
Numisquare ID 2997722350
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