1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Ning ND
| Brass | 3.61 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 | 3.61 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#223267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 寧
Translation:
Ning
Jiangning (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint was supposed to open in 1648, but it does not seem to have been opened immediately.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.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is that it was minted during the reign of the Shunzhi Emperor, who was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty and ruled from 1644 to 1661. The coin features the Chinese character "通" (tong) on the reverse side, which means "circulating" or "standard," indicating its status as a standard circulation coin. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Ningbo, which was an important commercial center in southern China during the Qing dynasty.
