10 Cash - Jiaxi Tongbao; Hui; iron ND
| Iron | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1237-1240 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
西惠
Translation:
Shi / Hui Xi
Value 10 / Hui West
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Jiaxi (Tongbao; Hui; iron) ND (1237-1240) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Jin Dynasty, which was established by the Mongols in China. The coin was made of iron because the Mongols believed that it was a strong and durable metal, symbolizing the strength and power of their empire. The coin's design featured the Chinese characters "Tong Bao" which means "unified treasure" and "Jia Xi" which means "Hua Xi" or "China's currency". This coin was used for daily transactions and was also used as a form of tribute to the Mongol emperors.