Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhizhi, 1321 – 1323
Tongbao; temple coin
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
Fractional cash
Year
1321 – 1323
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)
2.78
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued from 1321 to 1323. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.78 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Zhi Zhi Tong Bao Zhizhi (era of Gegeen Khan, 1321-1323) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1321-1323) | — | Regular size (around 22) | ||
| ND (1321-1323) | — | Small size (around 18mm) |
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