5 Cash - Duanping Yuanbao, read standard, Qiong, with value, iron

€221,150.00
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#17.737, FD#1490, Schjoth#985
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (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 descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering邛 伍
(Translation: Qiong / Wu Qiongzhou (city) / Value 5)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Huimin Mint (惠民监), Qiongzhou,modern-day Qionglai, Sichuan, China
MintageND (1234-1236)  - Hartill#17.737-738: Minor varieties -
Catalog ID2593617710
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