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1 Cash - Jiading Yuanbao; Han; iron ND
| Iron | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1224 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent (facing down) below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 漢
Translation:
Han
Hanyang (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiading Yuanbao coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it is believed that the iron used in these coins was obtained from the smelting of iron weapons and tools. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of the Empire of China during this time period.
