1 Cash - Jianyan (Tongbao; Regular script; Chuan) ND (1129-1130) front 1 Cash - Jianyan (Tongbao; Regular script; Chuan) ND (1129-1130) back
1 Cash - Jianyan (Tongbao; Regular script; Chuan) ND (1129-1130) photo
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1 Cash - Jianyan Tongbao; Regular script; Chuan ND

 
Bronze 3.84 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1129-1130
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#216451
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Chuan
Sichuan (province)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song dynasty, who ruled from 1127 to 1162. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the currency and promote economic growth in China during that time.