© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; with circle ND
| Brass | 3.18 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1645 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Circle at various locations.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is that it was issued 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 the empire, and its design has become iconic of Chinese numismatics.
