© M. Wolters
© M. Wolters
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao ND
| Brass | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1646 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Various weights are reported:- Hartill#22.10: 1.6 Qian (casted at Shenyang before the Manchus captured Peking).
- Hartill#22.11: 1.0 Qian (casted by the Board of Revenue).
- Hartill#22.16: 1.0 Qian (casted by the Board of Works).
- Hartill#22.17: 1.2 Qian (casted by the Board of Revenue).
- Hartill#22.18: 1.2 Qian (casted by the Board of Works).
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Shunzhi era (1644-1646) was the first coin to feature the iconic "Tongbao" (通宝) symbol, which means "circulating treasure" in Chinese. This symbol was used on many Chinese coins for centuries and has become a recognizable symbol of Chinese currency.
