1 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; with crescent; iron) ND (1170-1173) front 1 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; with crescent; iron) ND (1170-1173) back
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1 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; with crescent; iron ND

 
Iron - 24 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#218477
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram to the left and one crescent below (facing up).

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Song
Susong (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; with crescent; iron) ND (1170-1173) from Empire of China made of Iron 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, featuring a crescent moon and a regular script character, was meant to symbolize the unity and prosperity of the empire. Despite being made of iron, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Qiandao coin was considered to be of high value and was widely used in trade and commerce.