© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Yun ND
| Brass | 3.47 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1648 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 云
Translation:
Yun
Miyun (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 produced during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Shunzhi Emperor ruled from 1644 to 1661, and his reign marked the beginning of the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China. The coin was minted in the early years of the Shunzhi Emperor's reign, during a period known as the "Transition Period," which saw the Qing dynasty consolidate its power and establish its capital in Beijing. Despite the challenges of this time, the Shunzhi Tongbao coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of China's rich history and culture.
