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1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; Jing; type 1; with crescent ND
| Bronze | 4.36 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 841-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and crescent below.
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 features a crescent shape on one side, which was a symbol of Islamic influence in China during the Tang Dynasty. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Jing, who ruled from 841 to 859 AD, a time when Islamic merchants and traders were actively involved in the Chinese economy. The inclusion of the crescent shape on the coin reflects the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the time.
