Empire of China 5 Cash - Chongzhen, 1644

Tongbao; Hu

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cash - Chongzhen
Year 1644
Ruler Ming dynastyChongzhen (崇祯帝) (1627–1644)
Composition Brass
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 11.72
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Cash - Chongzhen from Empire of China. Issued in 1644. Struck in Brass. Measures 35 mm and weighs 11.72 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Chong Zhen Tong Bao
Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left. (Wu / Hu
5 Cash / Ministry of Revenue (mint))
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1644)  —

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