5 Cash - Jiading Zhongbao, Regular script, Yong, iron

€220,086.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1208-1224
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#17.669, FD#1446
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 嘉 寶 重  定
(Translation: Jia Ding Zhong Bao Jiading (4th era of Ningzong, 1208-1224) / Heavy currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering用 五
(Translation: Yong / Wu [Uncertain meaning] / Value 5)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1208-1224)  - Hartill#17.669: Large size (around 36 mm) -
ND (1208-1224)  - Hartill#17.670: Small size (around 34 mm) -
Catalog ID9566756620
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