© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Xuan ND
| Brass | 3.98 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1653 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 宣
Translation:
Xuan
Xuanha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Those with the mintmark to the right had a nominal weight of 1.2 qian and were cast earlier, whereas those with the mintmark above had a nominal weight of 1.25 qian and were cast later.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 part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, known as the "Tongbao" or "Xuan" coins, which were characterized by their distinctive reverse design featuring the Chinese characters for "Tong" and "Bao" or "Xuan." These coins were used as a means of currency throughout the empire and were an important part of the economy during that time.
