© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Fu ND
| Brass | 25.95 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Tianqi (明熹宗) (1620-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1627 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 25.95 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 府
Translation:
Fu
Xuanfu (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Fu) ND (1621-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 25.95g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, which was a time of great cultural and economic growth in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Fu" (福) which means "good fortune" or "happiness," reflecting the positive values of the time period. Additionally, the use of brass as the material for the coin was a significant change from previous coins made of copper or silver, and it reflects the government's effort to introduce a more durable and practical currency for everyday use.
