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© John3 16
1 Cash - Jingyou (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND
| Tin | 1.45 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Malay peninsula (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#107824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local tin imitation of a chinese cash coin of Jing You Yuan Bao in seal script.Found in Musi River (Sumatra, Indonesia).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was made of tin, which is a relatively soft and malleable metal, yet it was still used as a form of currency in the Malay peninsula (present-day Malaysia and Singapore) during the 19th century. This speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people in the region, who were able to use available materials to create a functional currency despite the challenges of the time.
