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© Stacks Bowers
50 Tael - Zhiyuan Yuanbao; 13 stamps
14 (1277) year| Silver (.999) | 1894 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Kublai Khan "Shizu" (元世祖) (1271-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 14 (1277) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Zhiyuan era (Kublai Khan) |
| Value | 50 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1271-1368) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1894 g |
| Shape | Other (Sycee) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
元
宝
Translation:
Yuan Bao
Yuan [dynasty] treasure
Edge
Plain
Comment
Under the Yuan dynasty, China saw an increase in diversity of its monetary system, including implementing its first bimetallic coinage system (with silver Taels for long distance transactions and bronze Cash for everyday transactions), and issuing rather sucessful banknotes.Around 10 examples of this type are known.
Where to find each part of the legend:
