1 Cash - Huangsong Yuanbao ND
| Bronze | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1253-1258 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#221176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
It was considered improper to use two of the same ideograms in the legend, so during the Baoyou era (1253-1258), to avoid having Bao shown twice, the dynastic title Huangsong was used.Interesting fact
The Huangsong (Yuanbao) coin, which was issued during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), was the first coin in China to feature a square hole in the center. This unique design was meant to prevent people from threading the coins onto a string, which was a common practice at the time. Instead, the square hole allowed the coins to be easily stacked and stored, making them more convenient to use in everyday transactions.
