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1 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao; Regular script; Tong; with crescent; 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#218480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the left and one crescent below (facing up).
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 同
Translation:
Tong
Tong'an (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was likely a result of a shortage of other metals or a deliberate choice to create a distinctive currency. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Empire of China in minting coins during that period.
