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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Qingyuan Tongbao; Tong; iron
| Iron | 4.99 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-7 (1195-1201) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Qingyuan era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.99 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
同
五
Translation:
Tong / Wu
Tong'an (mint) / Year 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Qianyuan era lasted only six years, so the instructions to change the era name on the coins must not have been given in time, leading to some coins to be dated Year 7.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qingyuan (Tongbao; Tong; iron) 1-7 (1195-1201) from Empire of China made of Iron weighing 4.99 g 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 a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for easy carrying and counting. Additionally, the coin's iron composition made it durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it could withstand the rigors of daily use.
