1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao, Xin

€222,397.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1621-1627
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#20.200, FD#1999
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 above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Xin New (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Public Works Mint, New
Branch (工部局), Nanjing, China (1599-1644)

Ministry of Revenue Mint, New
Branch (戶部局), Nanjing, China (circa 1623)
MintageND (1621-1627)  - -
Catalog ID8490965580
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