1 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao; Seal script; Ding; iron
3 (1192) yearIron | - | 24 mm |
Issuer | Empire of China |
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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 |
Numista | N#218541 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
光
三
Translation:
Ding / San
Dingcheng (mint) / Year 3
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Seal script; Ding; iron) 3 (1192) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was one of the first coins to use a standardized weight and size, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire.