1 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao; Tong; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1194 |
| 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#218712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 同
Translation:
Tong
Tong'an (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Yuanbao; Tong; iron) ND (1190-1194) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song Dynasty, and it was the first coin to be made of iron in ancient China.