Ming Dynasty coin, Emp. Si Zong Chongzhen (1628-44), brass. This coin design would form the basis of Southern Ming and early Qing issues.
D/ Chong Zhen Tong Bao (currency of the Chongzhen period - ABDS); kaishu (standard) script.
R/ Jian (Superintendency, right); Wu (5, left).
In the Museum since 1911.
