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10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; inscription repeated ND
| Brass | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
天
寶 通
啓
Translation:
Tian Qi Tong Bao
Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; inscription repeated) ND (1621-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ming dynasty, which was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. The coin was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Tianqi, who ruled from 1621 to 1627, and it was used for daily transactions and commerce. The coin was made of brass, which was a common material for coins at that time, and it had a round shape with a square hole in the center. The coin was also characterized by its unique design, which featured the inscription "Tianqi Tongbao" repeated four times around the edge of the coin. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, and it is a fascinating piece of Chinese history.
