1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Zhen 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 镇
Translation:
Zhen
[Various mints]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Zhen) 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 minted during the reign of the Tianqi Emperor, who ruled from 1621 to 1627. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Zheng" (錢) on one side, which means "money" or "currency," and the imperial title "Tianqi Tongbao" (天啟通寶) on the other side, which means "Heaven-Opening Standard Coin." The use of brass as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable metal that could be easily minted into coins.
