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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; 1 Qian 2 Fen ND
| Brass | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Tianqi (明熹宗) (1620-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1627 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms to the right and to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二一
分錢
Translation:
Yi Qian Er Fen
1 Qian 2 Fen (weight of 1 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The pictured example is an unusually thick "mother coin", which is 5.5 millimetres thick and 4.4 grams in weight.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tianqi (Tongbao; 1 Qian 2 Fen) coin is that it was produced during a time of great economic growth and cultural flourishing in China, known as the "Tianqi Golden Age." This period saw significant advancements in agriculture, trade, and technology, which contributed to the prosperity of the Ming dynasty. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese characters for "Tianqi" and "Tongbao," reflects the cultural and political significance of this era.
