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

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1653-1657
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 4.10 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.55, FD#2227, Schjoth#1400
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 河
(Translation: He / Yi Li Henan (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Honan Mint, Kaifeng Branch,Henan, China (1667-1905)
Mintage ND (1653-1657) - -
Numisquare ID 9489130870
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