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1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; large type; Tai Ping ND
| Brass | - | 26 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 | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
太
平
Translation:
Tai Ping
Taiping (mint)
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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao; large type; Tai Ping) ND (1628-1630) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was issued during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, who was the last emperor of the Ming dynasty. This coin was minted in large quantities to address the severe inflation that occurred during his reign, and it remained in circulation until the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644. Despite its low denomination, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
