1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Xin 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 新
Translation:
Xin
New (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Xin) 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 last imperial dynasty in China that ruled from 1368 to 1644. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tianqi, who was the 14th emperor of the Ming dynasty and ruled from 1620 to 1627. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Tian" (天) which means "heaven" or "sky" and represents the emperor's divine authority. The coin's brass composition was a common material used for coins during this time period, and it was used for everyday transactions and trade.
