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1 Cash - Jianzhong Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 3.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Dezong (唐德宗) (779-805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 780-783 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Jianzhong (Tongbao) ND (780-783) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.25 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tang Dynasty, which was a period of significant cultural and economic growth in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character " tong" on one side and a square hole in the center of the other side, which was used to string the coins together for easy carrying and counting. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during its time.
