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1 Cash - Jingde Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | 11.23 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhenzong (宋真宗) (997-1022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1004-1007 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 11.23 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact values of these types varies by source. Hartill lists this as a 10 Cash piece based on its weight; however, with its composition being iron (much less valuable than copper), and with earlier pieces being listed as being 1/10 Cash pieces (being of equal sizes to the copper pieces and with the value being agreed upon on by various sources), it is likely this was actually 1 Cash piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jingde (Yuanbao; iron) coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron was likely a deliberate choice by the government to promote the use of a more abundant and less expensive material, which would have made the coinage system more accessible and affordable for the general population. This decision also reflects the resourcefulness and innovative spirit of the Empire of China during that time period.
