1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND front 1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND back
1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND photo
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1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND

 
Tin 4 g 24.66 mm
Description
Issuer
Malay peninsula (Malaysia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Cash
Composition
Tin
Weight
4 g
Diameter
24.66 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#76386
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Plain

Comment

"This is the same inscription found on coins cast during the years 1253-1258 of the reign of Emperor Li Zong of the Southern Song dynasty. However, this coin is not Chinese but rather a poor quality imitation made in Indonesia."
 
 -- from coincommunity

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND from Malay peninsula (Malaysia) made of Tin weighing 4 g is that it is a rare and unique coin that was minted during a specific period in history. The coin was created as a form of currency for the Malay peninsula during the 19th century, and its design and composition were influenced by the Chinese Yuanbao coin. The use of tin as the material for the coin was a common practice during that time, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Today, this coin is considered a valuable collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and trade in the region.