1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, northern type, Chong with Yi Qian and crescent

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1630-1644
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.277, FD#2058
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  崇 寶 通  禎
(Translation: Chong Zhen Tong Bao Congzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above, two to the right (one abbreviated), and crescent below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 重  一  力
(Translation: Chong / Yi Qian Chongqing-fu (mint) / 1 Qian (weight of 1 Cash))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Chongqing-fu Mint, modern-day
Chongqing, China (circa 1628-1644)
Mintage ND (1630-1644) - -
Numisquare ID 3473003660
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