Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhiyuan, 1285 – 1294
Tongbao; 'Phags-pa script; temple coin
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
Fractional cash
Year
1285 – 1294
Ruler
Kublai Khan
(1264–1271)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
1.61
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued from 1285 to 1294. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.61 g.
- Obverse
- Four Mongol words read top to bottom, left to right (vertically). (Je Uen Tung Baw = Zhi Yuan Tong Bao Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1285-1294) | — | Small size (20mm) | ||
| ND (1285-1294) | — | Very small size (14mm) |
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