1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, large type, Yu

€222,447.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1628-1630
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.239, FD#2074, Schjoth#1259
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 崇 寶 通  禎
(Translation: Chong Zhen Tong Bao Congzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Yu Yulin (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Yansui (Yulin) Garison Mint,Yulin, Shaanxi, China (circa 1628-1648)
MintageND (1628-1630)  - -
Catalog ID6468555080
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