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1 Cash - Tiansheng (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND
| Tin | 2.31 g | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | Malay peninsula (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#107860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local tin imitation of a chinese cash coin of Tian Sheng Yuan Bao in seal script.Found in Musi River (Sumatra, Indonesia).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of tin, which is a relatively soft and malleable metal, yet it was still used as a form of currency in the Malay peninsula (present-day Malaysia and Singapore) during the Tiansheng era (1908-1912). This suggests that the coin was not only used for its monetary value but also for its durability and practicality in everyday transactions.
