Empire of China 1 Cash - Chongzhen, 1630 – 1644
Tongbao; northern type; Lu
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Chongzhen
Year
1630 – 1644
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 from 1630 to 1644. 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 at various locations. (Lu Luzhou (mint))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1630-1644) | — | Hartill#20.285: Lu above | 100% | |
| ND (1630-1644) | — | Hartill#20.287: Lu below | 25% |
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