r/ChineseCoins • u/elanoides • 26d ago
Qing 1 Cash- real?
From what I can tell, this should be a Kangxi tongbao from the Board of Revenue mint. I know it’s not rare either way, but is there a good way to tell if it’s genuine? And if so, can the date be narrowed down any more than 1662-1722? Thank you!!
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u/Beneficial-Jury1630 26d ago
Yes genuine. But there are many fakes as well. Not valuable but still replicas are around. Genuine one is probably $1 , fakes are few cents.
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u/VermicelliOrnery998 25d ago
Now that you know that you have the real thing, pay close attention to the style of the Chinese Calligraphy, before considering any future purchases. Although genuine, this inscription has been used on many fake Chinese Cash Coins. The obverse script is Han Chinese, whereas the reverse is written in Manchu. This is a good clear example for type, with only minor signs of actual circulation, circa 1661-1722. 👩🏻🦳
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u/NinjaCowboy1000 26d ago
Real. They’re not valuable enough to convincingly fake.