Kewang dynasty 5 Cash, 1648 – 1657
Xingchong Tongbao
Information
Country
Kewang dynasty
Kewang dynasty
Currency
Cash
(1648 – 1657)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash
Year
1648 – 1657
Ruler
Sun Kewang
(1648–1657)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
8.69
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash from Kewang dynasty. Issued from 1648 to 1657. Struck in Brass. Measures 33 mm and weighs 8.69 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Xing Chao Tong Bao Prosperous dynasty / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese ideograms read top to bottom. (Wu Li 5 Li (of silver) = 5 Cash)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1648-1651) | — | Hartill#21.11: Tong with closed head (Guizhou Mint) | 67% | |
| ND (1648-1657) | — | Hartill#21.12: Tong with open head (Yunnan Mint) | 56% |
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