Fractional cash - Zhizhi Tongbao, temple coin

€221,520.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1321-1323
TypeToken
ValueFractional cash (1/2)
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.78 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.60, FD#1751
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 至 寶 通  治
(Translation: Zhi Zhi Tong Bao Zhizhi (era of Gegeen Khan, 1321-1323) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionBlank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1321-1323)  - Regular size (around 22) -
ND (1321-1323)  - Small size (around 18 mm) -
Catalog ID4901738930
Comments