10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi; with Shi Yi Liang) ND (1625-1627) front 10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi; with Shi Yi Liang) ND (1625-1627) back
10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; Mi; with Shi Yi Liang) ND (1625-1627) photo
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10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; Mi; with Shi Yi Liang ND

 
Brass 32.80 g 47 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Ming dynasty › Tianqi (明熹宗) (1620-1627)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1625-1627
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
32.80 g
Diameter
47 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#222278
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value above, two Chinese ideograms to the right, and one ideogram to the left.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 十
宻 一
  兩

Translation:
Shi / Yi Liang / Mi
10 Cash / 1 Liang (weight of 10 Cash) / Miyun (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of the Tianqi Emperor, who was the 14th emperor of the Ming dynasty in China. He ruled from 1620 to 1627, and his reign was marked by political turmoil and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the Tianqi Emperor continued to issue coins, including the 10 Cash coin made of brass, which was a common denomination during his reign.