Empire of China 2 Cash - Chongzhen, 1630 – 1644
Tongbao; southern type; Hu
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 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
Weight (g)
3.01
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Chongzhen from Empire of China. Issued from 1630 to 1644. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.01 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Chong Zhen Tong Bao Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese ideogram at various locations. (Hu Er Ministry of Revenue (mint) / 2 Cash)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1630-1644) | — | Hartill#20.313: Hu above; Er below (Tong with one dot) | ||
| ND (1630-1644) | — | Hartill#20.321: Hu to the right; Er to the left (Tong with two dots) | ||
| ND (1630-1644) | — | Hartill#20.337:Hu to the left; Er to the right (Tong with square head) |
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