5 Cash - Chongzhen Tongbao, Hu

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1644
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 11.72 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.329, FD#2093
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 五戸
(Translation: Wu / Hu 5 Cash / Ministry of Revenue (mint))
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 (1644) - -
Numisquare ID 9058694630
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