1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Manchu and Chinese reverse; Ning / Ning) ND (1660-1661) front 1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Manchu and Chinese reverse; Ning / Ning) ND (1660-1661) back
1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Manchu and Chinese reverse; Ning / Ning) ND (1660-1661) photo
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1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Manchu and Chinese reverse; Ning / Ning ND

 
Brass 5.90 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1660-1661
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.90 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#174152
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠨᡳᠩ 寧

Translation:
Ning / Ning
Jiangning (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Manchu and Chinese characters on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Empire of China during the Shunzhi era.