© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Yang ND
| Brass | 4.07 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | 4.07 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#222980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘 陽
Translation:
Yang / Yi Li
Yanghe (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Datong garison 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 during a time of great change and cultural exchange between China and the West, as the Qing dynasty was established by the Manchu people from northeastern China and expanded its territories to include parts of Mongolia, Tibet, and Central Asia. The coin's design reflects this cultural exchange, featuring both Chinese characters and a reverse side with a Yang symbol, which represents the sun and is associated with the Manchu people.
