1 Cash - Dasong (Yuanbao) ND (1225-1227) front 1 Cash - Dasong (Yuanbao) ND (1225-1227) back
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1 Cash - Dasong Yuanbao ND

 
Bronze - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1225-1227
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#220738
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

It was considered improper to use two identical ideograms on the legend of the coins, so during the Baoquan era (1225-1227), the dynastical Dasong was used.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Dasong (Yuanbao) ND (1225-1227) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song Dynasty, which was a period of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze material was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it a practical and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions.