1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Zhe ND
| Brass | 3.26 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 | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#223262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 浙
Translation:
Zhe
Zhejiang (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.DocTongDots
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 during a period of political instability and economic upheaval, as the new Qing government struggled to consolidate its power and rebuild the country after the collapse of the Ming dynasty. Despite these challenges, the Shunzhi Tongbao coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout China, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the Chinese people during this time of transition.
