© Michel K. Monteiro
© Michel K. Monteiro
1 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao; Regular script; Tong; 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#218478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 同
Translation:
Tong
Tong'an (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Tong; 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 features the Chinese character for " tong" which means "copper" or "money" and was used to represent the value of the coin. The use of iron as the material for the coin was also significant as it was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver and reflected the growing influence of the iron industry in China at the time.
