2 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao; with Er ND
| Brass | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Tianqi (明熹宗) (1620-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1627 |
| 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#222383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二
Translation:
Er
2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Tianqi (Tongbao; with Er) ND (1621-1627) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ming dynasty, which was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. The coin was minted during the reign of the Tianqi Emperor, who ruled from 1620 to 1627. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Tian" (天) meaning "heaven" or "sky" on one side, and the character "Bao" (宝) meaning "treasure" or "precious" on the other side. The coin was made of brass, which was a common material for coins during this time period.
