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1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; large type ND
| Brass | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1630 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill suggests the larger, heavier coins (around 26 millimetres and weighing 1.3 Qian) were the first 1 Cash pieces produced. By 1630, coins minted in the north weighted 1.0 Qian and coins minted in the south weighed 8 Fen or less.Interesting fact
The Chongzhen Tongbao large cash coin was the first coin to feature the Chinese character "大" (dà) meaning "large" or "great" to indicate its higher denomination compared to other coins in circulation at the time. This coin was introduced during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, who ruled the Ming dynasty from 1628 to 1644. The use of this character on the coin's design was a significant innovation in Chinese numismatics and paved the way for future coins to feature larger denominations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1628-1630) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao; large type) ND (1628-1630) coin.
