2 Cash - Yongli Tongbao; Running script ND
| Bronze | 5.87 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tungning Kingdom (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1682 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1651-1683) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.87 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
While some sources suggest these coins were cast in Taiwan, Taiwanese and Japanese sources say these coins were cast in Nagasaki, Japan. Specifically looking at the Japanese Mint, they confirm there were three orders for two varieties (Seal and Running script): the first in 1651 by Zheng Chenggong, and the second and third in 1666 and 1674 by Zheng Jing (Zheng Chenggong's son).Grass script varieties are known; however, unlike the Seal and Running script varieties, the Grass script varieties are not mentioned in Japanese sources and do not have a thick reverse inner rim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great turmoil in China, known as the "Ming-Qing transition," when the Ming dynasty was overthrown and the Qing dynasty was established. Despite the political upheaval, the production of coins like this one continued, with the new Qing government adopting the same designs and production methods as the Ming dynasty. This coin is a testament to the resilience and continuity of Chinese culture during times of change.