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5 Cash - Tianyou Tongbao ND
Bronze | 16.57 g | 41 mm |
Issuer | Dazhou Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
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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 |
Numista | N#318383 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering: 五
Lettering (regular font): 五
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.