5 Cash - Duanping Yuanbao, read standard, iron

€221,151.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1234-1236
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.731, FD#1493
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (standard; in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 端 寶 元  平
(Translation: Duan Ping Yuan Bao Duanping (3rd era of Lizong, 1234-1236) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Chinese ideograms above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering中東 伍
(Translation: Dong Zhong / Wu East Middle / Value 5)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.731: 東中 (Dong Zhong; East Middle) -
ND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.732: 西上 (Xi Shang; West Upper) -
ND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.733: 北上 (Bei Shang; North Upper) -
ND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.734: 北中 (Bei Zhong; North Middle) -
ND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.735: 北下 (Bei Xia; North Lower) -
Catalog ID4368105120
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