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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; inscription repeated 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
天
寶 通
啓
Translation:
Tian Qi Tong Bao
Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; inscription repeated) 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 1621 to 1627, and it was used for everyday transactions and trade. Despite being made of brass, the coin was valued at a high level and was widely accepted as a medium of exchange. Its design featured the inscription "Tongbao" repeated multiple times, which translates to "circulating treasure" in Chinese. This coin is a significant piece of Chinese history and is highly sought after by collectors today.
