1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, southern type, Ning

€222,953.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1630-1644
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#20.316
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.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Ning Jiangning (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Jiangning (Nanjing) Mint,modern-day Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (circa 1361-1670)
MintageND (1630-1644)  - -
Catalog ID6275674740
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