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⅒ Cash - Jingde Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhenzong (宋真宗) (997-1022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1004-1007 |
| Value | ⅒ Cash (0.1) |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill does not list a nominal value, but implies this was worth 1 Cash. Based on its size, it matches the 1/10 Cash pieces of earlier eras. While the sizes are the same as copper pieces, the compositions are different, with iron being much less valuable than copper.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jingde (Yuanbao; iron) ND (1004-1007) coin from the Empire of China is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron was likely a deliberate choice by the government to reduce the cost of production and to make the coinage more accessible to the general population. This decision had a significant impact on the economy and trade of the time, as it made transactions and commerce more efficient and affordable for the people.
