Empire of China 1 Cash - Chongzhen, 12
Tongbao; northern type; with year and Qian
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Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Chongzhen
Year
12
Ruler
Ming dynastyChongzhen (崇祯帝)
(1627–1644)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Chongzhen from Empire of China. Issued in 12. Struck in Brass. Measures 24 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Chong Zhen Tong Bao Congzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram above representing a year in the Chinese cyclical calendar and one ideogram (abbreviated) below. (Yi / Qian Year 12 / Qian (weight of 1 Cash))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (1635) | — | 乙(亥) - Yi |
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