© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Cash Hongzhi Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 4.70 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan-Guizhou tribes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1505 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1488-1505) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.70 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins are often said to be issues of the Dali Kingdom; however, they are more likely to be issues of the tribal people in the Yunnan-Guizhou area, who were granted the rights to cast their own coins by the Ming dynasty. These coins are often very thick and heavy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Hongzhi era (1488-1505) in the Yunnan-Guizhou tribes of the Empire of China, despite being made of bronze, which was a less valuable material than the silver or gold coins that were also in circulation at the time. This highlights the diversity of currency used in different regions of China during this period and the adaptability of the Chinese economy.
