Empire of China Fractional cash - Zhiyuan, 1335 – 1340
Tongbao; temple coin
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
Fractional cash
Year
1335 – 1340
Ruler
Yuan dynastyUkhaghatu Khan "Huizong" (元惠宗)
(1333–1368)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Fractional cash from Empire of China. Issued from 1335 to 1340. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0 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 (1335-1340) | — | Regular size (around 21mm) | ||
| ND (1335-1340) | — | Small size (around 18mm) |
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