Empire of China 1 Cash - Wanli, 1576 – 1620
Tongbao; with circle
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Wanli
Year
1576 – 1620
Ruler
Ming dynastyWanli (明神宗)
(1572–1620)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.53
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Wanli from Empire of China. Issued from 1576 to 1620. Struck in Brass. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.53 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Wan Li Tong Bao Wanli (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Circle at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1576-1620) | — | Hartill#20.147: Circle above | 100% | |
| ND (1576-1620) | — | Hartill#20.148: Circle below | 25% |
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