© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Cash - Daming Tongbao; Gong ND
| Brass | 3.62 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1646 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 工
Translation:
Gong
[For Ministry of Works]
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast by Zhu Changfang, who reigned as "Administrator of the Kingdom" rather than Emperor. These were cast somewhere in Zhejiang.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great turmoil in China, known as the "Ming-Qing transition," when the Ming dynasty was overthrown by the Manchu people and the Qing dynasty was established. Despite the political upheaval, the coinage of the Southern Ming regime continued to be produced, albeit with some changes in design and materials. The 1 Cash coin , made of brass and weighing 3.62g, is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people during this time.
