1 Cash - Zhongtong Yuanbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mongol conquest (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kublai Khan "Shizu" (元世祖) (1260-1271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1264 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Zhongtong (Yuanbao; Regular script) ND (1260-1264) from Mongol conquest (Empire of China) made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history, spanning from China to Eastern Europe. The coin's design features the Chinese characters "Zhongtong" (中統) which means "centralized rule" or "unified reign," reflecting the Mongols' goal of unifying the territories they conquered. Despite being made of bronze, the coin was valued at a high denomination, indicating the strong economic power of the Mongol Empire.
