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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Qingyuan Tongbao; Han; iron
| Iron | 4.60 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-5 (1195-1199) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Qingyuan era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.60 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
漢
五
Translation:
Han / Wu
Hanyang (mint) / Year 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual 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 a sign of the empire's economic and technological advancements, as well as its desire to create a distinctive and durable currency.
