2 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, southern type, with Ju

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1630-1644
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 2.95 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.326, FD#2087
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 Chongzhen (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 二局
(Translation: Ju Er Office / 2 Cash)
Edge Smooth.
Mint Ministry of Public Works Mint(工部局), Nanjing, China (1361-1726)
Ministry of Revenue Mint (戶部局),Nanjing, China (1599-1644)
Mintage ND (1630-1644) - -
Numisquare ID 6667000710
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