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© テリウス＿Official
5 Cash - Shengsong Zhongbao; Li; iron ND
| Iron | 11 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1210 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and one below (in Seal script).
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
壹利
五
Translation:
Li / Yi / Wu
Lizhou (city) / Year 1 / Value 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to records, in December of 1208, Sichuan began issuing 5 Cash coins with the dynastic title Shengsong. While they are dated to the first year of the Jiading era (1108-1124), they were apparently cast for three years.Interesting fact
The 5 Cash coin from the Shengsong era (1208-1210) was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Most coins during this period were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the Shengsong government decided to use iron due to its abundance and durability. This made the coin very distinctive and unique, and it has become a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
