Empire of China 1 Cash - Shunzhi, 1645 – 1651

Tongbao; Chinese reverse; Ji

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Shunzhi
Year 1645 – 1651
Ruler Qing dynastyShunzhi (顺治帝) (1643–1661)
Composition Brass
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.98
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Shunzhi from Empire of China. Issued from 1645 to 1651. Struck in Brass. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.98 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Shun Zhi Tong BaoShunzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations. (JiJizhou (mint))
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1651)  Hartill#22.48: Ji above
ND (1645-1651)  Hartill#22.47: Ji to the right

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