1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao, Chinese reverse with Yi Li, Chang

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1653-1657
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 4.76 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.56, FD#2228, Schjoth#1401
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  順 寳 通  治
(Translation: Shun Zhi Tong Bao Shunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 一 厘 昌
(Translation: Chang / Yi Li Wuchang (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Wuchang Mint, modern-day Wuchang
District, Hubei, China (1650-1898)
Mintage ND (1653-1657) - -
Numisquare ID 5130560680
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