1 Cash - Da'an Baoqian; Tangut script; with crescent ND
Bronze | 23 mm |
Issuer | Western Xia Empire (Tatar dynasties) |
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Emperor | Huizong (1068-1086) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1074-1084 |
Value | 1 Cash |
Currency | Cash (1053-1223) |
Composition | Bronze |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Shape | Round with a square hole |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#272200 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing down) above.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The use of Tangut script, which was used in the Western Xia Empire, and the crescent symbol, which is commonly associated with Islam, reflects the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the time period.