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© Vinsinto
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Manchu and Chinese reverse; San / Shaan ND
| Brass | 4.32 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 4.32 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Manchu word (read vertically) to the left and one Chinese ideogram to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠰᠠᠨ 陝
Translation:
Sha / Shaan
Shaanxi (province)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pictures are a possible variety not refered in Hartill and the dictionnary of Chinese coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Manchu and Chinese design elements on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural fusion of the Qing dynasty, which ruled China at the time.
