© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Yuan ND
| Brass | 3.33 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 | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 原
Translation:
Yuan
Taiyuan (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 the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is that it was the first coinage issued by the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912. The coin was introduced in 1645, and it featured a unique blend of Chinese and Manchu elements, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Qing empire. The coin's design included the Manchu script on the obverse and the Chinese characters on the reverse, signifying the unity between the two cultures. This coinage reform was a significant step towards the modernization of China's monetary system and paved the way for the development of future coinage series.
