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1 Cash - Jiayou Tongbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 3.78 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1056-1063 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#213192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1022 to 1063. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and improve the currency system of the empire. The use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to address the issue of inflation caused by the excessive production of iron coins in the previous reigns. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese characters "Tongbao" in clerical script, was also a new introduction during this period, meant to standardize the currency and make it easier to identify.
