10 Cash - Chunyou (Tongbao; trial strike) ND (1241-1252) front 10 Cash - Chunyou (Tongbao; trial strike) ND (1241-1252) back
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10 Cash - Chunyou Tongbao; trial strike ND

 
Bronze - 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264)
Type
Pattern
Years
1241-1252
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#221169
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

This are trial strikes that were never put into circulation.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Chunyou (Tongbao; trial strike) ND (1241-1252) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse features a stylized dragon, a symbol of Chinese culture, while the reverse features an inscription in Arabic, indicating the influence of Islamic culture on the minting of coins during the Mongol Empire. This blending of cultural styles reflects the diverse and inclusive nature of the Mongol Empire, which spanned across vast regions of Asia and Europe.