© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash Taiding Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 4.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan-Guizhou tribes (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1505 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1488-1505) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins are often said to be issues of the Dali Kingdom; however, they are more likely to be issues of the tribal people in the Yunnan-Guizhou area, who were granted the rights to cast their own coins by the Ming dynasty. These coins are often very thick and heavy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Yunnan-Guizhou tribes of the Empire of China during the 15th century, despite being made of bronze, which was a relatively low-value material at the time. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people in this region, who were able to use available materials to create a functional currency that served their needs.
