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2 Cash - Chongzhe Tongbao ND
| Brass | 6.59 g | 30 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 |
| Weight | 6.59 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二
Translation:
Er
2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chongzhe (Tongbao) ND (1628-1644) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 6.59 g 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 "circulating treasure" and was used to indicate that the coin was a legitimate form of currency. The use of brass as the material for the coin was also significant as it was a common material used for coins during this time period in China.
