20 Cash - Chunyou Tongbao; Qing; iron ND
| Iron | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1241-1252 |
| Value | 20 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five Chines ideograms read top to right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
慶
十 當
文 二
Translation:
Qing / Dang Er Shi Wen
Chongqing-fu (city) / Value 20 Cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were likely cast at Chongqing, where coins of this type have been found.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Chunyou (Tongbao; Qing; iron) ND (1241-1252) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. The coin was made of iron because it was a readily available and affordable material at the time, and it was used for everyday transactions and commerce. Despite its humble material, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a fascinating piece of Chinese history.
