1 Cash - Longwu Tongbao; Gong ND
| Brass | 3.72 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1646 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#320479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 工
Translation:
Gong
[For Ministry of Works]
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins make reference to the Ministry of Public Works, these coins were cast in Fuzhou.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 coin still bears the name of the Ming emperor, Longwu, indicating that it was minted during a brief period of cooperation between the two regimes.
