2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, southern type, Gong

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1630-1644
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight2.98 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.327, FD#2088, Schjoth#1281
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 Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering工 二
(Translation: Gong Er Ministry of Works (mint) / 2 Cash)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Nanjing, China (1361-1726)
MintageND (1630-1644)  - -
Catalog ID6044872020
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