10 Cash - Yonglong Tongbao; with dot ND
942 year| Iron | 22.02 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 | 22.02 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#319615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above, one crescent (facing up) below, and one dot to the right.
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 made of iron, which was a common material used for coins during the Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China. The use of iron for coins was practical because it was abundant, durable, and easy to work with, making it an ideal choice for mass production. Additionally, the iron used in these coins was often recycled from old weapons and tools, which helped to conserve resources and reduce waste. This coin's use of iron is a testament to the resourcefulness and efficiency of the Min Kingdom's economy during that time.
