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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Chonghe Tongbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 3.89 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1118-1119 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Chonghe era lasted only three months (November, 1118 to February, 1119), so these coins are very scarce.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of scripts on its reverse side. The coin bears the inscription "Chonghe" in Tongbao (a clerical script) and "ND" (an abbreviation for the reign period of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song dynasty) in a different script, which is known as "Clerical script" or "Chao shu". This blend of scripts is considered a distinctive feature of this particular coin and adds to its historical and cultural significance.
