© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; with Yi ND
| Brass | 3.54 g | - |
| 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 | 3.54 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#223274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 一
Translation:
Yi
1 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Shunzhi Tongbao coin is that it was produced 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 in the early years of the Shunzhi Emperor's reign, when the Qing dynasty was still consolidating its power and establishing its authority over the country. Despite the challenges of the time, the Shunzhi Tongbao coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the history and culture of 17th-century China.
