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10 Cash - Tianqi Tongbao, with Shi Yi Liang, circle, and crescent
| Issuer | Ming Dynasty Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 1621-1627 |
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| Weight | 28.41 g |
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| Obverse lettering | 天啓通寶 (Translation: Tian Qi Tong Bao — Tianqi (Emperor) / Universal currency) |
| Reverse description | Central square hole surrounded by a plain field. The numeral 十 (Shi, meaning 'ten') appears above the central perforation, denoting the denomination of 10 Cash. To the right of the hole, the two characters 一兩 (Yi Liang, meaning '1 Liang') indicate the weight standard. To the left of the hole, a cast circle serves as a mint or supervisory mark. Below the central perforation, a crescent symbol (opening facing upward) functions as an additional mint or batch mark. The reverse retains a raised inner and outer rim consistent with the obverse. |
| Reverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
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