1 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao; Chun; iron
1 (1201) year| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1201) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiatai era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#219346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
春
元
Translation:
Chun / Yuan
Qichun (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiatai (Yuanbao; Chun; iron) 1 Cash coin from the Empire of China 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 in coinage was seen as a way to increase the supply of coins in circulation, as iron was a more abundant and less expensive material than the other metals. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 997 to 1022 AD.
