© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; with crescent; iron ND
| Iron | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 732-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing up) above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The iron pieces are mostly found in Sichuan due to bronze pieces not circulating there. It is said that bronze pieces also were not circulating in Hebei, so iron coins could have been cast there as well.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kaiyuan Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin in China to feature a crescent moon design, which was a symbol of Islamic influence in the country during the Tang Dynasty.
