1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 2) ND (1621-1627) front 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 2) ND (1621-1627) back
1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 2) ND (1621-1627) photo
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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; 1 Qian; type 2 ND

 
Brass - 25 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#222421
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms at various locations.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering: 錢一

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 2) 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, who ruled from 1620 to 1627, and it was used until the end of the Ming dynasty. The coin was made of brass, which was a common material for coins at that time, and it had a round shape with a square hole in the center. The coin was also known as the "Tongbao" or "1 Qian" coin, and it was used for small transactions and as a form of payment for everyday goods and services.