© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Cash - Yonglong Tongbao ND
942 year| Iron | 22.82 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Min Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wang Yanxi (939-944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 942 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (916-945) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 22.82 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent (facing up) below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 閩
Translation:
Min
Min Kingdom
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Yonglong (also known as Emperor Fei) of the Min Kingdom, who ruled from 939 to 944 AD. Despite his short reign, Emperor Yonglong implemented several significant reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the 10 Cash coin. This coin was made of iron and weighed 22.82 grams, which was a significant departure from the previous currency system that used copper coins. The introduction of iron coins helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region.
