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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Gong ND
| Brass | 4.18 g | 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 |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 工
Translation:
Gong
Ministry of Works (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Gong) ND (1621-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 4.18 g 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 1621 to 1627, and it was used for small transactions and as a means of exchange for goods and services. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of brass, which was a valuable metal at the time, and it was designed with intricate details and symbols that reflected the cultural and religious beliefs of the time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of ancient China.
