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50 Tael - Zhiyuan Yuanbao; 8 stamps
14 (1277) year| Silver (.999) | 1855 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Kublai Khan "Shizu" (元世祖) (1271-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 14 (1277) |
| Value | 50 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1271-1368) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1855 g |
| Shape | Other (Sycee) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
元
宝
Translation:
Yuan Bao
Yuan dynasty treasure
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Zhiyuan of the Yuan Dynasty, which was a Mongol khanate that ruled over present-day China, Mongolia, and parts of Russia. The coin's design features eight stamps, which were used to indicate the coin's denomination and authenticity. The use of eight stamps on this coin was a unique feature of Yuan Dynasty coinage and signified the coin's high value.
