2 Cash - Jiajing Tongbao ND
1544 year| Brass | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Jiajing (明世宗) (1521-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二
錢
Translation:
Er Qian
2 Qian (weight of 2 Cash)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins of this ruler are the first confirmable coins whose composition included zinc, meaning the composition changed from bronze to brass.According to Hartill, Jiajing's larger denominations were cast in 1544, within the time where casting of the 1 Cash pieces was stopped. 30,000 strings were stored in the treasury (30,000,000 individual coins), and they did not generally circulate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique square hole in the center, which was a distinctive feature of coins during the Jiajing era. This square hole was believed to represent the four directions and the four seasons, symbolizing the harmony and balance of nature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544) | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) coin.
