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1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Tong ND
| Brass | 2.96 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1649 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 同
Translation:
Tong
Datong (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint opened in 1645, but from 1649 to 1656, the mint was transfered to Yanghe because of rebel activity.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 turmoil in China, known as the "Ming-Qing transition," when the Ming dynasty was overthrown by the Manchu people, who established the Qing dynasty. Despite this upheaval, the Shunzhi Tongbao coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the period.
