Empire of China 2 Cash - Tianqi, 1621 – 1627
Tongbao; with dot
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 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)
7.66
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Tianqi from Empire of China. Issued from 1621 to 1627. Struck in Brass. Measures 29 mm and weighs 7.66 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Dot at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.220: Dot below | ||
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.221: Dot above |
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