© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Tong ND
| Brass | 4.65 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1657 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘 同
Translation:
Tong / Yi Li
Datong (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint opened in 1645, but from 1649 to 1656, the mint was transfered to Yanghe because of rebel activity.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 in 1656-1657, which was a time of significant cultural and economic change in China, as the Qing dynasty was still in its early stages and was working to consolidate its power and establish its systems of governance. Despite the challenges of the time, the Shunzhi Emperor was known for his efforts to promote education, literature, and the arts, and this coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and cultural developments that took place during his reign.
