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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 1 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#222420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 錢壹
Translation:
Yi Qian
1 Qian (weight of 1 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 1) ND (1621-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ming dynasty, which was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. The coin was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Tianqi in the early 17th century, and it remained in circulation until the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644. The coin was made of brass, a copper and zinc alloy, which was a common material for coins during that time period. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in existence today and are highly sought after by collectors.
