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

 
Brass 4.23 g 27 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
4.23 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#222974
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

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

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

Lettering: ᡨᡠᠩ 同

Translation:
Tung / Tong
Datong (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.