1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; large type; Yu ND
| Brass | - | 25 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 | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 榆
Translation:
Yu
Yulin (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
The Chongzhen Tongbao coin was the first coinage issued by the Ming dynasty, which was established in 1368 and lasted until 1644. The coin was introduced in 1628, during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, and it was made of brass. The large type Yu variety, like the one , is particularly rare and sought after by collectors. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a unique combination of Chinese characters and Tibetan script, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of Tibetan Buddhism during the Ming dynasty.