© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Fu ND
| Brass | 4.27 g | 26 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 | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chiense ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 福
Translation:
Fu
Fuzhou (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 this coin is that it was produced during the reign of the Shunzhi Emperor, who was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty and ruled from 1644 to 1661. This coin was minted during a time of great change and cultural exchange between China and Europe, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style imagery. The coin's reverse side features the Chinese character "Fu" (福), which means "good fortune" or "happiness," surrounded by intricate floral patterns and auspicious symbols. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history that offers a glimpse into the cultural and economic exchanges of 17th-century China.
