1 Cash - Kaixi Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 3.67 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1207 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#219389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill lists this as #15.507; however, that is an error.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Kaixi (Tongbao) ND (1205-1207) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.67 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for easy carrying and counting. Additionally, the coin's bronze material was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it a practical and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions.
