5 Cash - Shaoding Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1228-1233 |
| 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#221115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 五
Translation:
Wu
Value 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Shaoding (Yuanbao; iron) ND (1228-1233) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song Dynasty, which was a period of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together. This design feature was unique to Chinese coins of the time and speaks to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the people who used them.
