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10 Cash - Hongwu Tongbao; Zhe ND
| Bronze | 20.01 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 | 20.01 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below and value above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
浙
Translation:
Shi / Zhe
10 Cash / Zhejiang (mint)
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; Zhe) ND (1368-1393) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 20.01 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. This coin was widely used in China and other parts of Asia for centuries, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
