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1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Lin ND
| Brass | 3.24 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1653 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 臨
Translation:
Lin
Linqing (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 part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, known as the "Tongbao" coins, which were characterized by their simple design and lack of ornamentation. Despite their simplicity, these coins were widely used throughout China and played an important role in the country's economy during that time.
