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1 Cash Xingchao Tongbao ND
Brass | 5.57 g | 28 mm |
Issuer | Kewang dynasty (Dynastic rebels) |
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Emperor | Sun Kewang (1648-1657) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1648-1657 |
Value | 1 Cash |
Currency | Cash (1648-1657) |
Composition | Brass |
Weight | 5.57 g |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Shape | Round with a square hole |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#47303 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 工
Translation:
Gong
[For Ministry of Public Works]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in China, known as the Kewang dynasty, which was a period of dynastic rebellion and political upheaval that lasted from 1648 to 1657. Despite the instability of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the resilience and skill of the artisans who created it.