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5 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao; Gong ND
1644 year| Brass | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Chongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1644 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 五工
Translation:
Wu Gong
5 Cash / Ministry of Works (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast in early 1644.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Chongzhen (Tongbao; Gong) ND (1644) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was issued during the reign of the last Ming dynasty emperor, Chongzhen, who ruled from 1627 to 1644. This coin was part of a series of currencies issued by the Ming government in an attempt to stabilize the economy and combat inflation during a period of political instability and foreign invasions. Despite the efforts, the Ming dynasty ultimately collapsed in 1644, and this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
