1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, northern type, Chong with Yi Qian and crescent

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1630-1644
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.277, FD#2058
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, two to the right (one abbreviated), and crescent below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering重  一  力
(Translation: Chong / Yi Qian Chongqing-fu (mint) / 1 Qian (weight of 1 Cash))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Chongqing-fu Mint, modern-day
Chongqing, China (circa 1628-1644)
MintageND (1630-1644)  - -
Catalog ID3473003660
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