1 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1178-1179 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#217828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 松
Translation:
Song
Susong (mint)
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.The Susong Mint was closed between 1174 and 1178.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Chunxi (Yuanbao; Regular script; Song; iron) ND (1178-1179) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character for "cash" or "money" on one side and the character for "Chunxi" or "spring" on the other, symbolizing the prosperity and renewal of the season. Despite being made of iron, the coin was still considered a valuable form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.