5 Cash - Jiaxi Tongbao, Hui, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1237-1240
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.759
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  嘉 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Jia Xi Tong Bao Jiaxi (4th era of Lizong, 1237-1240) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 五 西惠
(Translation: Wu / Hui Xi Value 5 / Hui West)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Huimin Mint (惠民监), Qiongzhou,modern-day Qionglai, Sichuan, China
Mintage ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.759: 惠東 (Hui Dong; Hui East) -
ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.760: 惠西 (Hui Xi; Hui West) -
ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.761: 惠南 (Hui Nan; Hui South) -
ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.762: 惠北 (Hui Bei; Hui North) -
ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.763: 惠上 (Hui Shang; Hui Upper) -
ND (1237-1240) - Hartill#17.764: 惠下 (Hui Xia; Hui Lower) -
Numisquare ID 3974404800
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