1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao; Je / Zhe; with dot ND
| Brass | 3.21 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Kangxi (康熙帝) (1661-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1699 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#223591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right, all with dot above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠵᡝ 浙
Translation:
Je / Zhe
Zhejiang
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kangxi Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a standardized weight and size, which helped to unify the currency system across the country.
