5 Cash - Tianyou (Tongbao) ND (1354-1357) front 5 Cash - Tianyou (Tongbao) ND (1354-1357) back
5 Cash - Tianyou (Tongbao) ND (1354-1357) photo
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5 Cash - Tianyou Tongbao ND

 
Bronze 16.57 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Dazhou Kingdom (Dynastic rebels)
King
Zhang Shicheng (1354-1357)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1354-1357
Value
5 Cash
Currency
Cash (1354-1357)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16.57 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318383
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above.

Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)

Lettering:

Lettering (regular font):

Translation:
Wu
5 Cash

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Toghon Temur, also known as Tianyou, who was the last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in China. Despite being the last emperor, Toghon Temur's reign saw the production of a number of coins, including the 5 Cash coin , which was used as a means of currency during his rule.