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

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1338
Type Emergency coin
Value Fractional cash (1/2)
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.77, FD#1781
Obverse description For Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (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 description One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 香 殷
(Translation: Xiang Yin Incense in Abundance)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 15 (1338) - -
Numisquare ID 2565389980
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