2 Cash - Hongguang Tongbao

€1.00
IssuerSouthern Ming regimes
Year1644-1645
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cash
Currency
CompositionBrass
Weight4.80 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#21.24, FD#2107, Schjoth#1290
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 弘 寶 通  光
(Translation: Hong Guang Tong Bao Hongguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram to the right.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Er 2 Cash)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1644-1645)  - -
Catalog ID2496632240
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