1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao, Jing

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1621-1627
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#20.198, FD#1997
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  天 寶 通  啓
(Translation: Tian Qi Tong Bao Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Jing Nanjing (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Jiangning (Nanjing) Mint,modern-day Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (circa 1361-1670)
Mintage ND (1621-1627) - -
Numisquare ID 7491442850
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