Lucky Charm - Zhengde Tongbao (正德通寶) ND front Lucky Charm - Zhengde Tongbao (正德通寶) ND back
Lucky Charm - Zhengde Tongbao (正德通寶) ND photo
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Lucky Charm - Zhengde Tongbao (正德通寶) ND

 
Zinc 1.93 g 15 mm
Description
Location
Taiwan
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.93 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole (Loop)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#278479
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Phonix and dragon

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Zhengde Emperor reigned from 1505–1521. However no circulating coins were produced during his reign. Coins bearing his era name are minted from late Ming to early Qing, with modern reproductions. They are lucky charms, with auspicious depictions on the back.