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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Jiatai Tongbao
| Bronze | 3.48 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-4 (1201-1204) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiatai era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 元
Translation:
Yuan
Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin dynasty, who ruled from 1190 to 1208. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and improve the currency system of the empire. The Jiatai (Tongbao) coinage was introduced in 1201 and was made of bronze, a more durable material than the previous iron coins. This change in material was significant because it represented a shift towards a more modern and efficient currency system, and it helped to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
