Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhizheng, 1341 – 1368
Muqing Tongbao; temple coin
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
Fractional cash
Year
1341 – 1368
Ruler
Yuan dynastyUkhaghatu Khan "Huizong" (元惠宗)
(1333–1368)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued from 1341 to 1368. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Mu Qing Tong Bao Magestic Brightness (or Stately Purity) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram above and one below. (Zhi ZhengZhizheng (4th era of Toghon Temür, 1341-1368))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1341-1368) | — | Small size (around 21mm) | ||
| ND (1341-1368) | — | Small size; heavy type (around 4.50g) | ||
| ND (1341-1368) | — | Very small size (around 15mm) |
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