10 Cash - Jiaxi Tongbao; 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#221157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
二東
Translation:
Shi / Dong Er
Value 10 / East 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are presumably cast at the Huimin Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Jiaxi (Tongbao; iron) ND (1237-1240) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character for " tongbao," which means "currency" or "money," and it was used to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the empire. Despite being made of iron, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used for transactions.
