1 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 3.87 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1179 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.87 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#217640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1180, numbers were added to the reverses to indicate the year of issue (which was said to reduce the amount of illegal casting). Presumably, coins without years were cast before the numbers were added.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Southern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1132 to 1162. The coin features the Regular script character "Chunxi" (春喜) which means "spring happiness" or "auspicious spring", indicating that it was minted during the spring season. Additionally, the coin weighs 3.87 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations, suggesting that it may have been minted using a different alloy or manufacturing process.
