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1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao; Nan / Nan ND
| Brass | 3.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Kangxi (康熙帝) (1661-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1700 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠨᠠᠨ 南
Translation:
Nan / Nan
Hunan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Those with Tong with one dot are around 1.4 Qians in weight; those with Tong with two dots are around 1.0 Qian in weight.DocManchuNan
DocTongDots
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kangxi Tongbao 1 Cash coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a square hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier to string together as a form of currency. This unique design feature has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
