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1 Cash - Zhidao (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND
| Tin | 1.62 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | Malay peninsula (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#107861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Tin local imitation of a chinese cash coin from Zhi Dao 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 circulation coin in Malaysia. This suggests that the coin was not intended for long-term use or high-value transactions, but rather for everyday transactions where its durability was not a major concern. Additionally, the fact that it was made to imitate the Yuanbao, a traditional Chinese coin, suggests that there was a strong cultural influence from China in Malaysia at the time.
