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1 Cash - Zhongtong Yuanbao; Seal script ND
| Bronze | 3.20 g | 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 |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Mongol conquest of China, which marked a significant period of cultural and economic exchange between the Mongols and the Chinese. The coin features the Seal script, which was a writing system used during the Mongol Empire. Additionally, the coin's design includes the Chinese character " Zhong" (中) which means "central" or "middle," indicating the coin's status as a standard circulation coin in the Mongol Empire.
