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1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse with Yi Li; Yun ND
| Brass | 3.68 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1661 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.68 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#30297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
厘 雲
Translation:
Yun / Yi Li
Yunnan (mint) / 1 Li (1/1000 of a Liang of silver; weight of 1 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are said to have been issued by Wu Sangui from 1659-1661, after he had taken Yunnan from Prince Yongming.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. During his reign, the government issued a large number of coins, including this brass cash coin, to meet the needs of the growing economy. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made with high-quality brass, indicating the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the minting process during that time.
