1 Cash - Longxing Tongbao; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1164 |
| 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#218443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Longxing (Tongbao; iron) ND (1163-1164) 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 is a rare example of an iron coin from ancient China and is highly sought after by collectors.