Fractional cash - Zhiyuan Yuanbao, Wu Yin, temple coin

€221,875.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1338
TypeToken
ValueFractional cash (1/2)
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.76, FD#1780
Obverse descriptionFor Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 至 寶 元  元
(Translation: Zhi Yuan Yuan Bao Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering戊 寅
(Translation: Wu Yin Year 15)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage15 (1338)  - -
Catalog ID5648290000
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