2 Cash - Chongzhe Tongbao; Gong ND
| Brass | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1644 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the left and value (sideways) to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 工二
Translation:
Gong / Er
Ministry of Works (mint) / 2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chongzhe (Tongbao; Gong) ND (1628-1644) 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 minted during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, who ruled from 1628 to 1644. The coin's design features the Chinese character " tongbao" which means "money" or "currency" and the reverse side of the coin features a square hole in the center, which was used to string the coins together. This coin was an important part of the currency system during that time and it's a valuable piece for collectors and historians.