5 Cash - Duanping Tongbao; Hui; iron ND
| Iron | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1234-1236 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
伍惠
下東
Translation:
Hui / Wu / Dong Xia
Huimin (mint) / Value 5 / East Lower
Edge
Plain
Comment
The ideograms at the bottom of the reverse are the furnace characters.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Duanping (Tongbao; Hui; iron) ND (1234-1236) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's iron composition was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper or silver in Chinese coinage, reflecting the empire's desire to create a more durable and practical currency for everyday use.
