© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Zhizheng Tongbao
| Bronze | 3.55 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Ukhaghatu Khan "Huizong" (元惠宗) (1333-1368) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27-31 (1350-1354) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1324) |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One word in 'Phags-pa script above (read vertically) representing a year in the Chinese cyclical calendar.
Script: 'Phags-pa
Lettering: ꡏꡓ
Translation:
Maw = Xin Mao (辛卯)
Year 28
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins have dates written in the cyclical calendar, which repeats on a 60-year cylce. This partical cycle started in 1324.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of the Hongwu Emperor, who was the founder of the Ming dynasty and ruled from 1368 to 1398. The coin's design and production were overseen by the imperial government, and it was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin was made with high-quality bronze and features intricate details, such as the Chinese characters on its surface, which indicate its denomination and the reign of the emperor. This coin is a testament to the advanced metalworking techniques and strict quality control measures that were in place during the Ming dynasty, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of ancient China.
