Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhiyuan, 1285 – 1294
Tongbao; Regular 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)
1.85
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued from 1285 to 1294. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.85 g.
- Obverse
- For Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (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) | — |
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