1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; "Imperial Message Coin") ND (1646-1659) front 1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; "Imperial Message Coin") ND (1646-1659) back
1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; "Imperial Message Coin") ND (1646-1659) photo
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1 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; "Imperial Message Coin" ND

 
Brass 4.03 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1646-1659
Value
1 Cash
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.03 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#320695
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
[Yu Chi Du Bu Dao (Fu) Liu Yue] Fu [Ming Ding Guo]
[By Imperial Decrees, the Overseers of the Board of War, the Regional Commanders, (and the Prefects) are to remain in Yue] to assist [the Ming dynasty, to Li Ding Guo]

Edge

Plain

Comment

1 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; Yu - Hartill # 21.58

 

1 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; Chi - Hartill # 21.59

 

1 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; Du - Hartill # 21.60