Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhizhi, 1

Yuan Nian; temple coin

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Token
Denomination Fractional cash
Year 1
Ruler Yuan dynastyGegeen Khan "Yingzong" (元英宗) (1321–1323)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.22
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued in 1. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.22 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Zhi Zhi Yuan NianZhizhi (era of Gegeen Khan, 1321-1323) / First Year)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1 (1321) 

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