1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; Tianqi reverse ND
| Brass | - | 24 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 | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
天
寶 通
啓
Translation:
Tian Qi Tong Bao
Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alignment is at 90 degrees.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao; Tianqi reverse) 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 the Tianqi era, which was a time of great economic and political instability in China. Despite the challenges of the time, the Chongzhen Emperor made efforts to reform the government and stabilize the economy, and this coin is a tangible reminder of that period in history.
