1 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao, Xin

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1621-1627
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.200, FD#1999
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: Xin New (mint))
Edge Smooth.
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)
Mintage ND (1621-1627) - -
Numisquare ID 8490965580
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