© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Kaixi Tongbao; with year
| Bronze | 3.93 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-3 (1205-1207) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Kaixi era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二
Translation:
Er
Year 2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Kaixi (Tongbao; with year) 1-3 (1205-1207) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.93 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 ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was durable and resistant to wear and tear, making it a practical choice for everyday transactions.
