2 Cash - Chongzhe Tongbao, Hu

€222,436.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1628-1644
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.244, FD#2084
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 崇 寶 通  禎
(Translation: Chong Zhen Tong Bao Congzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram and value (sideways) at various locations.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering戸二
(Translation: Hu / Er Ministry of Revenue (mint) / 2 Cash)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Beijing, China (1622-1727)

Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Nanjing, China (1599-1644)
MintageND (1628-1644)  - Hartill#20.244: Hu right; Er left -
ND (1628-1644)  - Hartill#20.245: Hu left; Er right -
Catalog ID2906532520
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