© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Daming Tongbao; Hu ND
| Brass | 3.86 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1646 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.86 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 户
Translation:
Hu
[For Ministry of Revenue]
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, such as the use of brass instead of copper. This coin, with its unique blend of traditional Chinese design and foreign influence, serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history of China during this period.
