Fractional cash - Zhiyuan Wu Yin, Zhi Yuan, temple coin

€221,877.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1338
TypeToken
ValueFractional cash (1/2)
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.77, FD#1781
Obverse descriptionFor Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 至 寅 戊  元
(Translation: Zhi Yuan Wu Yin Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) / Year 15)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering香 殷
(Translation: Xiang Yin Incense in Abundance)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage15 (1338)  - -
Catalog ID2565389980
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