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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Chang ND
| Brass | 3.21 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1653 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 昌
Translation:
Chang
Wuchang (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Those with the mintmark to the right had a nominal weight of 1.2 qian and were cast earlier, whereas those with the mintmark above had a nominal weight of 1.25 qian and were cast later.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and transition in China. The Shunzhi Emperor ruled from 1644 to 1661, and his reign marked the beginning of the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Chang" on the reverse, which means "long life" or "eternity," symbolizing the emperor's wish for a long and prosperous reign. Despite its historical significance, the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is relatively rare and valuable, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
