Kewang dynasty 1 Cash, 1648 – 1657
Xingchao Tongbao
Information
Country
Kewang dynasty
Kewang dynasty
Currency
Cash
(1648 – 1657)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash
Year
1648 – 1657
Ruler
Sun Kewang
(1648–1657)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
5.57
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash from Kewang dynasty. Issued from 1648 to 1657. Struck in Brass. Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.57 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Xing Chao Tong Bao Prosperous dynasty / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram below. (Gong [For Ministry of Public Works])
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1648-1657) | — | Hartill#21.10: Open Bei | 40% | |
| ND (1648-1657) | — | Hartill#21.9: Closed Bei | 80% |
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