5 Cash - Jiading Zhongbao; Regular script; Yong; 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#220086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
用
五
Translation:
Yong / Wu
[Uncertain meaning] / Value 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
It is unknown whether the Yong is for an uncertain mint or for some kind of control system.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Jiading (Zhongbao; Regular script; Yong; iron) ND (1208-1224) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Jin Dynasty, which was established by the Jurchen people in northern China. The coin features the Chinese characters "Zhongbao" (中宝) meaning "central treasure" on one side and "Yong" (永) meaning "eternal" on the other, indicating its value and longevity. The use of iron in the production of coins during this period was significant because it was a more durable material than the copper and silver coins that were previously used, and it helped to stabilize the currency system in China during a time of economic growth and development.
