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2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; northern type; with value ND
| Brass | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1644 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二
Translation:
Er
2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill suggests the larger, heavier coins (around 26 millimetres and weighing 1.3 Qian) were the first 1 Cash pieces produced. By 1630, coins minted in the north weighted 1.0 Qian and coins minted in the south weighed 8 Fen or less.The Northern types and the Southern types are differenciated by the left part of Zhen.
- Northern types: 礻
- Southern types: 示
Interesting fact
The Chongzhen Tongbao coin was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a value inscription, with the characters "二钱" (two cash) on the reverse side. This innovation made it easier for people to recognize and use the coin, and it paved the way for future coins to include value inscriptions.
