1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao, Hu

€47,341.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1621-1627
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.193, FD#1990, Schjoth#1207
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 天 寶 通  啓
(Translation: Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Hu Ministry of Revenue (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Beijing, China (1622-1727)

Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Nanjing, China (1599-1644)
MintageND (1621-1627)  - Hartill#20.194: Large size (around 28 mm) -
ND (1621-1627)  - Hartilll#20.193: Regular size (around 26 mm) -
Catalog ID8692465870
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