1 Cash - Chunhua Yuanbao; Running script ND
| Bronze | 3.80 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Taizong (宋太宗) (976-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 990-994 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash - Chunhua (Yuanbao; Running script) ND (990-994) coin from the Empire of China was made of bronze, but it was also one of the first coins to use a unique script style called "running script." This script style was characterized by its flowing, connected strokes, which made it easier to read and write. The use of running script on this coin was a significant departure from the traditional block-style characters used on previous coins, and it paved the way for the development of more elegant and artistic script styles in future coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (990-994) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Chunhua (Yuanbao; Running script) ND (990-994) coin.
