1 Cash - Kangxi Tongbao; San / Shan ND
| Brass | 3.72 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Kangxi (康熙帝) (1661-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1670 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠰᠠᠨ 陝
Translation:
San / Shan
Shaanxi
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocSanVarietiesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Kangxi Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a portrait of the emperor, Kangxi, on the obverse (front side). This was a departure from the traditional Chinese coin design that featured a square hole in the center, and it marked a significant shift in the way that Chinese coins were designed and used.
