Empire of China 5 Cash - Chongzhen, 1644
Tongbao; Gong
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash - Chongzhen
Year
1644
Ruler
Ming dynastyChongzhen (崇祯帝)
(1627–1644)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash - Chongzhen from Empire of China. Issued in 1644. Struck in Brass. Measures 35 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Chong Zhen Tong Bao Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left. (Wu Gong 5 Cash / Ministry of Works (mint))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1644) | — |
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