© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
100 Cash - Chunyou Tongbao; large size ND
| Bronze | 40.53 g | 52 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1242-1252 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 40.53 g |
| Diameter | 52 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
當
百
Translation:
Dang Bai
Value 100
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first 100 Cash pieces were thick and large, with the later ones being reduced in size and weight. They were all cast in desporation when Sichuan was invaded by the Mongols (which started in 1242).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1225 to 1264. This coin was part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and reducing inflation, which had become a significant problem during the previous dynasty, the Jin Dynasty. The coin's design and materials were also meant to reflect the dynasty's emphasis on traditional Confucian values and the importance of agriculture.
