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2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; southern type; with Ju ND
| Brass | 2.95 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 | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二局
Translation:
Ju Er
Office / 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 issued during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor, who was the last emperor of the Ming dynasty in China. He ruled from 1627 to 1644, and his reign was marked by political instability, economic difficulties, 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 medium of exchange for everyday transactions.
