10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; with Shi) ND (1621-1627) front 10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; with Shi) ND (1621-1627) back
10 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; with Shi) ND (1621-1627) photo
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10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; with Shi ND

 
Brass 22.19 g 45 mm
Description
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
22.19 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#222273
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value at various locations.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Shi
10 Cash

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, economic difficulties, and natural disasters. Despite these challenges, the Tianqi Emperor continued to issue coins, including the 10 Cash coin made of brass, which was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign.