Empire of China 5 Cash - Jiajing, 1544
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Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash - Jiajing
Year
1544
Ruler
Ming dynastyJiajing (明世宗)
(1521–1566)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
16.57
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash - Jiajing from Empire of China. Issued in 1544. Struck in Brass. Measures 40 mm and weighs 16.57 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Jia Jing Tong Bao Jiajing (Emporer) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese ideograms to the right. (Wu Qian 5 Qian (weight of 5 Cash))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544) | 30M |
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