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The coin in the image is an Ancient Chinese Kangxi Tongbao (康熙通寶) coin from the Qing Dynasty, minted during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1661-1722 AD) <br>Inscription: The four Chinese characters on the obverse (front) side read "Kangxi Tongbao" (康熙通寶) when read from top, then bottom, then right, then left around the square hole.<br>"Kangxi" (康熙) refers to the reign title of the Kangxi Emperor.<br>"Tongbao" (通寶) translates to "universal currency" or "circulating treasure," a common term used on Chinese cash coins to denote their function as currency.<br>Design &amp; Features:<br>Like most traditional Chinese cash coins, it is round with a distinctive square hole in the center. The round shape traditionally symbolizes the sky, and the square hole represents the earth.<br>The square hole also allowed coins to be strung together for easier handling and accounting due to their relatively low individual value.<br>Kangxi Tongbao cash coins are known for having a relatively wide outer rim
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