© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
100 Cash - Chunyou Tongbao; small size ND
| Bronze | 14.34 g | 35 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 | 14.34 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 produced 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 use of bronze instead of iron or other metals for coinage was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production and increase the availability of coins for circulation. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during a time of significant economic growth and cultural achievement in China.
