Fractional cash - Zhiyuan Tongbao, temple coin

€221,871.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1335-1340
TypeToken
ValueFractional cash (1/2)
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.79, FD#1773
Obverse descriptionFor Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 至 寶 通  元
(Translation: Zhi Yuan Tong Bao Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionBlank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1335-1340)  - Regular size (around 21 mm) -
ND (1335-1340)  - Small size (around 18 mm) -
Catalog ID8710575280
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