1 Cash - Jianyan Yuanbao; Clerical script; trial strike ND
1127 year| Bronze | 3.67 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1127 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These Yuanbaos said to be trial strikes (perhaps for iron coins) that were never actually put into production in favour of the Tongbaos.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cash - Jianyan (Yuanbao; Clerical script; trial strike) ND (1127) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.67 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the dies and ensure that the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process often resulted in variations in the coin's design and texture, making each trial strike unique. As a result, the Pattern 1 Cash - Jianyan is highly sought after by collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the early days of Chinese coinage and the development of the country's currency.
