100 Cash (Coin Tally) ND (1260-1264) front 100 Cash (Coin Tally) ND (1260-1264) back
100 Cash (Coin Tally) ND (1260-1264) photo
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100 Cash Coin Tally ND

 
Bronze 50.51 g -
Description
Issuer
He Prefecture (Chinese notgeld)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1260-1264
Value
100 Cash
Composition
Bronze
Weight
50.51 g
Size
69 mm
Shape
Rectangular (With a round hole)
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#221196
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eight Chinese ideograms below hole arrange read top right, top left, and down to the bottom.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
宣 權
 準
 拾
 捌
 界
 貳
 佰

Translation:
Zhun Xuan / Zhun Shi Ba Jie Er Bai
Emergency use / Equal to 18 with a limit of 200

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coin tallies (or Qian Pai) were produced due to lack of circulating coins, used as a form of emergency money.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty in China, specifically in the He Prefecture. The coin was made of bronze and had a unique design, featuring a square hole in the center and a rim with a geometric pattern. The coin was also known as a "cash" coin, which was a common denomination during that time period. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation today, and they are highly sought after by collectors.