Empire of China 1 Cash - Tianqi, 1621 – 1627
Tongbao; Yuan
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 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)
2.91
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Tianqi from Empire of China. Issued from 1621 to 1627. Struck in Brass. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.91 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emporer) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram above. (Yuan [Uncertain mint])
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.201: Regular Yuan | 75% | |
| ND (1621-1627) | — | Hartill#20.202: Large Yuan | 50% |
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