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10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; with Shi Yi Liang, circle, and crescent ND
| Brass | 28.41 g | 45 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 | 28.41 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value above, two Chinese ideograms to the right, circle to the left, and crescent (facing up) below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
一
兩
Translation:
Shi / Yi Liang
10 Cash / 1 Liang (weight of 10 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse side features a circle and crescent, which are traditional Islamic symbols, while the reverse side features the Chinese character "Tianqi" (天啟) meaning "Heavenly Beginning" or "Celestial Opening", indicating the coin's use in the Chinese market. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and the Islamic world during the Ming dynasty.
