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1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; with dot ND
| Brass | - | 24 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 | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dot at various locations.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; with dot) 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 throughout the Ming dynasty and into the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912. The coin was made of brass, a copper and zinc alloy, which was a common material for coins during this time period. The coin features a square hole in the center, which was used to string the coins together for ease of use. The coin also features the Chinese characters "天下通寶" (Tianxia Tongbao) which translates to "Currency of the Realm" and the reign title "天啟" (Tianqi) which means "Heavenly Beginning". This coin is considered as a rare and valuable collector's item nowadays.
