2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; southern type; with crescent ND
| Brass | - | 27 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 | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent (facing down) above.
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 the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao; southern type; with crescent) ND (1630-1644) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Chongzhen era of the Ming dynasty, which was a time of great economic and cultural growth in China. The coin's design features a crescent moon, which was a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. Additionally, the use of brass as the material for the coin was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper, and it reflects the government's effort to introduce new materials and technologies into the currency system.
