1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Lin ND
| Brass | 4.01 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 | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘 臨
Translation:
Lin / Yi Li
Linqing (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, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style engraving techniques. The coin's reverse side features the Chinese character "Yi" (意), which means "meaning" or "intention," and is a nod to the cultural exchange and fusion that characterized this period in Chinese history.
