CHINA, YÜAN, Wu Tsung (1308-1311), Chih-ta (1308-1311) , Cu 10 cash, (1310), In Mongol seal script. Narrow rims. Ref.: Schj., 1099; Hartill, 19.46; FD, 1733; Jen, 447. 21,44g.
Very Fine
These Ta-yüan large copper coins, with a value of 10 Chih-ta copper cash, were cast in 1310, only to be withdrawn from circulation a year later in order to oblige the people to use the Silver Certificates (paper money!).