1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Regular script; Tong; read clockwise; iron) 3 (1192) front 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Regular script; Tong; read clockwise; iron) 3 (1192) back
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1 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao; Regular script; Tong; read clockwise; iron

3 (1192) year
Iron - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
3 (1192)
Calendar
Chinese - Shaoxi era
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
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#218556
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above and one below.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Tong / San
Tong'an (mint) / Year 3

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Regular script; Tong; read clockwise; iron) 3 (1192) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Guang Zong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1189 to 1194. This coin was part of a series of new currency reforms that were implemented during his reign, which aimed to address the economic challenges faced by the empire at the time. The use of iron as the material for the coin was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper or bronze, and it reflected the government's efforts to introduce more durable and practical currency.