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10 Cash - Hongwu Tongbao; with Shi ND
| Bronze | 31.91 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Hongwu (明太祖) (1368-1398) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1368-1393 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.91 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 十
Translation:
Shi
10 Cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
Casting of Hongwu coins started in 1368, but was not continuous. Large coins were discontinued in 1371, with all minting being suspended from 1375 to 1376, then again from 1387 to 1389 (that time due to a copper shortage). Minting was finally stopped again in 1393 in favour of paper money.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Hongwu (Tongbao; with Shi) ND (1368-1393) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 31.91 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Hongwu Emperor's reign, who was the founder of the Ming dynasty. The coin was first introduced in 1368 and was used until 1393. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Shi" on the obverse, which means "ten" or "copper," and the reverse features the imperial title "Hongwu" in Chinese characters. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 31.91 grams, making it a significant and valuable currency during its time.
