© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Tianqing Baoqian; Tangut script ND
| Bronze | 4.36 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Western Xia Empire (Tatar dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Huanzong (1193-1206) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1194-1206 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1053-1223) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Tibetan influences in its design. The Tangut script on the coin is a rare example of a writing system that was used in the Western Xia Empire, which was a Tibetan-speaking kingdom that existed in the 12th and 13th centuries. The use of this script on the coin reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during this time period.
