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5 Cash - Duanping Yuanbao; read clockwise; iron ND
| Iron | - | 31 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 | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 伍
Translation:
Wu
Value 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill says the examples read clockwise are possibly from Lizhou.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Duanping (Yuanbao; read clockwise; 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 (960-1279 AD), 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 deliberate choice by the government to promote the use of iron as a currency, as it was seen as a more durable and practical alternative to other materials like copper or silver.
