Empire of China 10 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
10 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)
30.17
Diameter (mm)
45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Cash - Jiajing from Empire of China. Issued in 1544. Struck in Brass. Measures 45 mm and weighs 30.17 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Jia Jing Tong Bao Jiajing (Emporer) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Value above and two Chinese ideograms to the right. (Shi / Yi Liang 10 Cash / 1 Liang (weight of 10 Cash))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544) | 30M |
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