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100 Cash Shuntian Yuanbao imitation; with dot; iron ND
| Iron | 20.19 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | You Zhou Autonomous Region (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 900-914 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (900-914) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 20.19 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One dot above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins are imitation Shuntian Yuanbao coins, where were cast by Shi Siming under the Great Yan State. The original coins are all cast in bronze whereas these imitations are all cast in iron.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the Shuntian Yuanbao, which was a type of currency used during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in China. The Shuntian Yuanbao was made of silver and was used as a standardized form of currency throughout the empire. The fact that this coin is an imitation made of iron suggests that it may have been used as a form of local currency in the You Zhou Autonomous Region, possibly as a substitute for the official currency of the empire.
