Empire of China 1 Cash - Tianqi, 1621 – 1627
Tongbao; Gong
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Tianqi
Year
1621 – 1627
Ruler
Ming dynastyTianqi (明熹宗)
(1620–1627)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.18
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Tianqi from Empire of China. Issued from 1621 to 1627. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.18 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram at various locations. (Gong Ministry of Works (mint))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.195: Gong above (regular) | 88% | |
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.196: Gong below | 38% | |
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.197: Gong above (inverted) | 13% |
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