1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, northern type, Gong

€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#20.269, Hartill#20.295, Schjoth#1252
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 Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram below (H20.269) or above (H20.295) square hole.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Gong Ministry of Works (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Beijing, China (1361-1726)
MintageND (1630-1644)  - Hartill#20.269: Tong with one dot, 工 Gong below -
ND (1630-1644)  - Hartill#20.295: Tong with two dots, 工 Gong above -
Catalog ID5696024680
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