1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; Ming) ND (1646-1659) front 1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; Ming) ND (1646-1659) back
1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; Ming) ND (1646-1659) photo
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1 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; Ming ND

 
Bronze 4.1 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1646-1659
Value
1 Cash (0.001)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.1 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#418795
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram at various locations

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Ming
[For Ministry of Works]

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Yongli (Tongbao; Ming) ND (1646-1659) from Southern Ming regimes (Empire of China) made of Bronze weighing 4.1 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great social and economic change in China. The Ming dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China, and it was marked by a significant increase in trade and commerce, as well as the development of new technologies and cultural practices. The use of bronze coins like this one reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in Chinese society during this time.