1 Cash - Wanli Tongbao, Gong - type 1

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1576-1620
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.152, FD#1974, Schjoth#1188
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  萬 寶 通  曆
(Translation: Wan Li Tong Bao Wanli (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Gong Ministry of Works (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Ministry of Public Works Mint, New
Branch (工部局), Nanjing, China (1599-1644)

Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Beijing, China (1361-1726)

Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Nanjing, China (1361-1726)
Mintage ND (1576-1620) - Hartill#20.151: Regular Gong above -
ND (1576-1620) - Hartill#20.152: Large Gong above -
ND (1576-1620) - Hartill#20.153: Gong below, upside-down -
Numisquare ID 7172747330
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