1 Cash - Huitong (Tongbao) ND (938-947) front 1 Cash - Huitong (Tongbao) ND (938-947) back
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1 Cash - Huitong Tongbao ND

 
Bronze - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties)
Emperor
Taizong (927-947)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
938-947
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (916-1120)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#272017
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

Only a few examples are known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Huitong (Tongbao) ND (938-947) from Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Huitong Tongbao" in Chinese characters, while the reverse side features a stylized Mongolian horseman, reflecting the Liao dynasty's Mongolian roots. This blend of cultures is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the Liao dynasty and its impact on the history of East Asia.