1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; southern type; Ning ND
| Brass | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1644 |
| 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#222953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 寧
Translation:
Ning
Jiangning (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.The Northern types and the Southern types are differenciated by the left part of Zhen.
- Northern types: 礻
- Southern types: 示
Interesting fact
The Chongzhen Tongbao coin was the first coinage issued by the Ming dynasty, which ruled China from 1368 to 1644. The coin was introduced in 1630, during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, and it replaced the earlier Ming coinage. The Chongzhen Tongbao coin was made of brass and had a standardized weight and size, which made it easier to use in trade and commerce. It was also the first Chinese coin to feature the name of the emperor and the era name, Tongbao, which means "same as the emperor." This coin was widely used throughout China and was an important symbol of the Ming dynasty's power and influence.