1 Cash - Zhenglong (Yuanbao) ND (1158-1161) front 1 Cash - Zhenglong (Yuanbao) ND (1158-1161) back
1 Cash - Zhenglong (Yuanbao) ND (1158-1161) photo
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1 Cash - Zhenglong Yuanbao ND

 
Bronze 3.52 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Great Jin (Tatar dynasties)
Emperor
Wanyan Liang (1150-1161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1158-1161
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (1158-1216)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.52 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20634
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

Since the proclamation of Great Jin in 1115, coins of the Song and Liao dynasties were used in circulation. It was only in 1158 when the first Great Jin coins were cast.

The pictured example has Zheng with four strokes. An example of Zheng with five strokes: