1 Cash - Jianyan Tongbao; Regular script; iron ND
| Iron | 4.87 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1127-1130 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In mid-1128, the Huimin and Shaoxing Mints (amongst others) stopped casting iron coins due to them no longer being profitable. Specifically at the Huimin Mint, it cost 210,000 strings of Cash to cast 100,000 strings of Cash.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material 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 or a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Empire of China's minting practices during that period.
