1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi) ND (1625-1627) front 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi) ND (1625-1627) back
1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi) ND (1625-1627) photo
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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Mi ND

 
Brass 4.90 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Ming dynasty › Tianqi (明熹宗) (1620-1627)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1625-1627
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.90 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#131485
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Mi
Miyun (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi) ND (1625-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 4.90 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, which was a time of great cultural and economic growth in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's brass composition was a common material used for currency during this time period, as it was durable and resistant to corrosion.