2 Cash - Hongguang Tongbao

Issuer Southern Ming regimes
Year 1644-1645
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Cash
Currency
Composition Brass
Weight 4.80 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#21.24, FD#2107, Schjoth#1290
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  弘 寶 通  光
(Translation: Hong Guang Tong Bao Hongguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram to the right.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Er 2 Cash)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1644-1645) - -
Numisquare ID 2496632240
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