1 Cash - Daguan Tongbao; Slender Gold script; iron ND
| Iron | 5.98 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1107-1110 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.98 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#215544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Slender Gold script was the personal calligraphy style of the Emperor.In 1107, it was said that the enemy was melting iron cash coins and turning them into weapons. In response, some iron coins were made with high contents of tin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it is believed that the iron used in these coins was obtained from the recycling of old weapons and tools. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of the Empire of China during this time period.
