© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Gong ND
| Brass | 3.87 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1653-1657 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.87 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 |
| Numista | N#222987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘 工
Translation:
Gong / Yi Li
[For Ministry of Public Works] / 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, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style imagery. The coin's reverse side features the Chinese character "Yi" (意), which means "meaning" or "intention," and is surrounded by a wreath of flowers and other symbols. This design reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during this time period, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of history.
