1 Cash - Longqing Tongbao; inscription repeated ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Longqing (明穆宗) (1566-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1570-1572 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
隆
寶 通
慶
Translation:
Long Qing Tong Bao
Longqing (Emperor) / Universal currency
Edge
Plain
Comment
With casting being stopped since 1564, it was started again 1570, only to be stopped yet again at the death of the emperor.Interesting fact
The Longqing coin was issued during the reign of the Longqing Emperor, who ruled the Ming dynasty from 1567 to 1572. The coin features the inscription "Tongbao" (通寶), which means "circulating treasure" or "standard currency," and was used to indicate that it was a standardized form of currency for the empire. The use of brass as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a relatively inexpensive and durable metal that could be easily minted into coins.
