Empire of China 1 Cash - Shunzhi, 1657 – 1661
Tongbao; Manchu reverse; Boo-yuwan
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Shunzhi
Year
1657 – 1661
Ruler
Qing dynastyShunzhi (顺治帝)
(1643–1661)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Shunzhi from Empire of China. Issued from 1657 to 1661. Struck in Brass. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Shun Zhi Tong BaoShunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole. (Boo-yuwan[For Ministry of Works Mint])
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1657-1661) | — | € 2,00 |
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