1 Cash - Duanping Tongbao; Chun; iron
1 (1234) year| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1234) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Duanping era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
春
元
Translation:
Chun / Yuan
Qichun (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The iron used to mint this coin was actually recycled from old weapons and tools, highlighting the resourcefulness and sustainability of the Empire of China's currency production methods.
