5 Cash - Duanping Yuanbao; read standard; Ding; 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#221148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
伍定
上東
Translation:
Ding / Wu / Dong Shang
Jiading-fu (city) / Value 5 / East Upper
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 (Yuanbao; read standard; Ding; 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 made it durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it could withstand the rigors of daily use.
