1 Cash - Daming Tongbao, Gong

€1.00
IssuerSouthern Ming regimes
Year1644-1646
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
Currency
CompositionBrass
Weight3.62 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#21.28, FD#2103
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 大 寶 通  明
(Translation: Da Ming Tong Bao Great Ming (dynasty) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Gong [For Ministry of Works])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1644-1646)  - -
Catalog ID4075610980
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