© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Huangsong Yuanbao; with year
| Bronze | 3.53 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-6 (1253-1258) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Baoyou era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二
Translation:
Er
Year 2
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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao; with year) 1-6 (1253-1258) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.53 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the 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 together multiple coins for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, ensuring that it could withstand the rigors of daily use.
