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10 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao ND
| Brass | 11.51 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1644 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 11.51 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao) ND (1628-1644) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 11.51g is that it was used as a form of currency during the late Ming dynasty in China, specifically during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen. The coin was first introduced in 1628 and was used until 1644, when the Ming dynasty was overthrown by the Manchu people. The coin's design features the Chinese character " tongbao" which means "money" or "currency" and the Emperor's reign title "Chongzhen" on the obverse, and a square hole in the center of the reverse. The use of brass as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver, and it was likely chosen for its durability and affordability. Despite its relatively short circulation period, the Chongzhen Tongbao coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
