© Christopher Li
© Christopher Li
1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; Jing; type 1 ND
| Bronze | 3.45 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 841-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 京
Translation: Jing
Edge
Plain
Comment
In late 841, it was decided to replace the 'Chang' of Huichang coins with actual mintmarks. These mintmarks are often difficult to read due to being hand-stamped into the moulds, resulting in a higher relief more prone to wear.Some, like Calgary Coins, assume the mintmark-less Kaiyuan pieces were not minted after 841, and that the mintmarked pieces were continued until the end of the Tang dynasty.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during the Tang Dynasty, which was a period of significant economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character "通" (tōng) on one side, which means "circulating" or "standard," and the reverse side features the character "正" (zhèng) meaning "correct" or "genuine." This coin was widely used for everyday transactions and was an important symbol of the Tang Dynasty's economic prosperity.
