2 Cash - Chongzhe Tongbao, Hu

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1628-1644
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.244, FD#2084
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  崇 寶 通  禎
(Translation: Chong Zhen Tong Bao Congzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram and value (sideways) at various locations.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 戸二
(Translation: Hu / Er Ministry of Revenue (mint) / 2 Cash)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Beijing, China (1622-1727)

Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Nanjing, China (1599-1644)
Mintage ND (1628-1644) - Hartill#20.244: Hu right; Er left -
ND (1628-1644) - Hartill#20.245: Hu left; Er right -
Numisquare ID 2906532520
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