1 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao; Regular script; Chun; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1173 |
| 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#218470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 春
Translation:
Chun
Qichun (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The iron used to mint this coin was likely obtained through a process known as "smelting," where iron ore was heated to high temperatures in the presence of a reducing agent, such as carbon, to extract the iron metal. This process was an important technological advancement in ancient China, as it allowed for the mass production of iron tools, weapons, and coins. The use of iron in coinage also signified a shift away from earlier forms of currency, such as cowry shells and other objects, and towards a more standardized and widely accepted form of exchange.