1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao / Wu, Zhejiang region

€318,327.00
IssuerZhejiang, Rebellion in
Year1858-1864
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (1858-1864)
CompositionBrass
Weight4.34 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#23.36, FD#2702
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 開 寶 通  元
(Translation: Kai Yuan Tong Bao Inaugural currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Wu [Uncertain meaning])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1858-1864)  - Hartill#23.36: Wu above -
ND (1858-1864)  - Hartill#23.37: Wu to the right (sideways) -
Catalog ID8487683630
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