1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Seal script; Ding; iron) 3 (1192) front 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Seal script; Ding; iron) 3 (1192) back
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1 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao; Seal script; Ding; 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#218541
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above and one below.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

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.