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2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; southern type; Hu ND
| Brass | 3.01 g | 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 |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二戸
Translation:
Hu Er
Ministry of Revenue (mint) / 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, who was the last emperor of the Ming dynasty. He ruled from 1627 to 1644, and his reign was marked by political instability, economic troubles, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the Chongzhen Emperor continued to issue coins, including the 2 Cash coin made of brass, which was used as a means of exchange among the people. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Chinese people during a time of great turmoil.
