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5 Cash - Jiajing Tongbao ND
1544 year| Brass | 16.57 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Jiajing (明世宗) (1521-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.57 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
五
錢
Translation:
Wu Qian
5 Qian (weight of 5 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 5 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) coin from the Empire of China is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Jiajing, who ruled from 1521 to 1567. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the Emperor, which aimed to stabilize the economy and reduce inflation. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Tong" on one side and the Emperor's reign title "Jiajing" on the other, signifying the unity and stability of the empire under his rule.
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 5 Cash - Jiajing (Tongbao) ND (1544) coin.
