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1 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, northern type, Lu
| Issuer | Empire of China |
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| Year | 1630-1644 |
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| Diameter | 24 mm |
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| Obverse description | Cast brass cash coin featuring the four-character reign title legend in regular script (kaishu), arranged in cruciform reading order: top, bottom, right, left around a central square perforation. The characters 崇禎通寶 (Chongzhen Tongbao) are rendered in bold, well-defined relief with clear stroke detail. A plain raised rim encircles the field on both the outer edge and the inner square hole. The flat field between the characters shows the characteristic surface texture of sand-cast production. |
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| Obverse lettering | 崇禎通寶 (Translation: Chong Zhen Tong Bao — Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a largely plain field surrounding the central square perforation, with a single mint-identifying Chinese character 泸 (Lu) positioned above the square hole. The character is cast in moderate relief with visible brushstroke structure consistent with regular script. A plain raised rim borders the outer edge and the inner square perforation. The surface shows natural patination with areas of green cuprite consistent with aged brass alloy. |
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