1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao, Si / Xi

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1667-1671
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 6.52 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 2.0 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.142
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  康 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Kang Xi Tong Bao Kangxi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering ᠰᡳ 西
(Translation: Si / Xi Xuanha West)
Edge Smooth.
Mint 西
Xuanhua Garrison Mint,modern-day Xuanhua District, Hebei, China (1667-1671)
Mintage ND (1667-1671) - Hartill#22.142: Tong with open head -
ND (1667-1671) - Hartill#22.143: Tong with closed head -
Numisquare ID 4599599120
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