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10 Cash - Jiading Yuanbao ND
| Bronze | 40.08 g | 54 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1224 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 40.08 g |
| Diameter | 54 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
折
十
Translation:
Zhi Shi
Worth 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
While there is no mention of these pieces in the Song histories, there is mention of them in the Ming encyclopaedia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Jin Dynasty in ancient China, and it features a unique square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together easily.
