Empire of China 10 Cash - Tianqi, 1625 – 1627
Tongbao; Mi; with Shi Yi Liang
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Cash - Tianqi
Year
1625 – 1627
Ruler
Ming dynastyTianqi (明熹宗)
(1620–1627)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
32.8
Diameter (mm)
47
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Cash - Tianqi from Empire of China. Issued from 1625 to 1627. Struck in Brass. Measures 47 mm and weighs 32.8 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Value above, two Chinese ideograms to the right, and one ideogram to the left. (Shi / Yi Liang / Mi 10 Cash / 1 Liang (weight of 10 Cash) / Miyun (mint))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1625-1627) | — |
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