© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Xuande Tongbao ND
| Brass | 4.97 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Xuande (明宣宗) (1425-1435) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1435 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.97 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to the de-valuation of paper money, mints were re-opened in 1433, with casting divided between the Board of Works of the two capitals and branch mints in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xuande (Tongbao) coin is that it was issued during the reign of the Ming dynasty's Emperor Xuande (1425-1435), who was known for his efforts to stabilize the economy and promote trade. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Tong" (通) on one side, which means "circulation" or "currency," and the character "Bao" (宝) on the other side, which means "treasure" or "precious." This design symbolized the coin's value as a widely accepted medium of exchange and its role in facilitating trade and commerce.
