© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Dading Tongbao; repeated inscription ND
1178 year| Bronze | 4.07 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Great Jin (Tatar dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shizong (1161-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1178 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1158-1216) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
大
寶 通
定
Translation:
Da Ding Tong Bao
Dading (era of Shizong, 1161-1189) / Universal currency
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Shizong of Jin, who ruled from 1161 to 1189. Shizong was known for his military campaigns against the neighboring Song Dynasty, and his reign marked a period of significant cultural and economic exchange between the two dynasties. The coin's design, featuring the repeated inscription "Tongbao" (meaning "unified treasure") and the use of bronze as the material, reflects the influence of Chinese currency designs during this time period.
