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1 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao; Tong; iron
1 (1201) year| Iron | 4.35 g | 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 |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
同
元
Translation:
Tong / Yuan
Tong'an (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiatai (Yuanbao; Tong; 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 coinage without increasing the cost of production, as iron was a cheaper material than the other metals. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 976 to 997 AD.
