© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
10 Cash - Duanping Yuanbao; trial strike ND
| Bronze | 12.19 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1234-1236 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.19 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Chinese ideograms read top to bottom to right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
折
利
十
Translation:
Xi Shi / Li
Worth 10 / Lizhou (city)
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type comes from Lizhou, so it should be iron; however, Heritage Auctions says their type is clearly bronze. It is possible this is a bronze trial for the iron pieces.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Duanping (Yuanbao; trial strike) ND (1234-1236) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 12.19 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was produced as a test or sample coinage, and not intended for circulation. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
