1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Fu) ND (1653-1656) front 1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Fu) ND (1653-1656) back
1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Fu) ND (1653-1656) photo
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1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Fu ND

 
Brass 3.76 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1653-1656
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.76 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90611
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

厘 福

Translation:
Fu / Yi Li
Fuzhou (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash)

Edge

Plain

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, as the Qing dynasty was established by the Manchu people from northeastern China and expanded its territories through military conquests. The coin's design reflects this cultural exchange, featuring both traditional Chinese characters and imagery, as well as European-style ornamentation.