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

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1653-1656
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 4.07 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.64, FD#2224, Schjoth#1398
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 陽
(Translation: Yang / Yi Li Yanghe (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Yanghe Garrison Mint, modern-day
Yanggao County, Shanxi, China (1649-1656)
Mintage ND (1653-1656) - -
Numisquare ID 5869073560
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