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10 Cash - Jiajing Tongbao ND
1544 year| Brass | 30.17 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Jiajing (明世宗) (1521-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 30.17 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above and two Chinese ideograms to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
一
兩
Translation:
Shi / Yi Liang
10 Cash / 1 Liang (weight of 10 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins of this ruler are the first confirmable coins whose composition included zinc, meaning the composition changed from bronze to brass.According to Hartill, Jiajing's larger denominations were cast in 1544, within the time where casting of the 1 Cash pieces was stopped. 30,000 strings were stored in the treasury (30,000,000 individual coins), and they did not generally circulate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) coin from the Empire of China is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Jiajing, who ruled from 1521 to 1567. This coin was minted as part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the currency and stimulating the economy. The use of brass as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a more affordable alternative to other metals and allowed for the production of a larger number of coins. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544) | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) coin.
