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1 Cash - Huangsong Tongbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 3.56 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1039-1054 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Huangsong is not actually an era name, but rather a dynastic title. At the time, the era name was Baoyuan (1039-1040); however, they went with Huangsong to avoid the repeation of 'Bao' (Bao Yuan Tong Bao), which would be considered stylistically incorrect.While the Baoyuan era lasted only a year, these coins are very common, and no regular-sized coins are known from the next three eras (Kangding, Qingli, and Huangyou), meaning these coins were likely produced throught all four of these eras.
The dynastic title Huangsong was used again in the Southern Song dynasty under Lizong (1224-1264), although those coins are Yuanbaos rather than Tongbaos.
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Interesting fact
The Huangsong Tongbao coin was used during the Northern Song dynasty, which was a time of great cultural and economic growth in China. The coin features a unique blend of Buddhist and Confucian symbols, reflecting the religious and philosophical beliefs of the time. The coin's design also includes the Chinese character for " tongbao," which means "unified treasure," representing the unity and stability of the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1039-1054) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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