QING: Shun Zhi, 1644-1661, AE cash (3.79g), Board of Works mint, H-22.16, cast 1644-45, two dot tong type, plain reverse, VF. The Shunzhi Emperor created the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Public Works in Beijing to oversee the casting of bronze cash coins. One dot Tong types can be attributed to the Board of Revenue mint and types with two dot Tong to the Board of Works mint.
Estimate: 50-75 USD