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© Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
200 Cash Coin Tally ND
| Bronze | 21.05 g |
| Issuer | Lin'an Prefecture (Chinese notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1264 |
| Value | 200 Cash |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.05 g |
| Size | 62 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (With a round hole) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Five Chinese ideograms below hole.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
貳
佰
文
省
Translation:
Zhun Er Bai Wen Sheng
Equal to 200 Cash reduced
Edge
Plain
Comment
The type measures around 62 x 20 millimetres.These coin tallies (or Qian Pai) were produced due to lack of circulating coins, used as a form of emergency money.
The 'reduced' refers to the Song 'reduced hundred' system, were nominally hundred cash items were discounted by around 30 percent, depending on what was being bought.
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 13th century. It was known as "notgeld" which means "emergency money" in German, as it was used to address a shortage of copper coins during that time. 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. It was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 21.05 grams. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable for collectors, with prices ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars depending on its condition and rarity.
