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1 Cash - Qingyuan Tongbao
| Bronze | 3.44 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-6 (1195-1200) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Qingyuan era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 五
Translation:
Wu
Year 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qingyuan (Tongbao) 1-6 (1195-1200) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.44 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song dynasty, which was a period of great cultural and economic growth in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a significant departure from the traditional use of cowry shells as currency, highlighting the innovation and adaptability of the Southern Song dynasty's economic system.
