5 Cash - Jiading Tongbao; with furnace; iron ND
| Iron | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1224 |
| 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#220552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
四西
五
Translation:
Xi Si / Wu
West 4 / Value 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
The pieces with only the furnace are attributed to Huimin Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiading Tongbao iron coin is that it was produced during the Mongol Empire's invasion of China, specifically during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Southern Song dynasty. Despite the political instability and warfare during this period, the coinage system was still functioning, and the Jiading Tongbao coin was widely used as a medium of exchange. Its iron composition made it more durable and resistant to counterfeiting compared to coins made of other materials, such as copper or silver.