1 Cash - Jingyou (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1034-1038) front 1 Cash - Jingyou (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1034-1038) back
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1 Cash - Jingyou Yuanbao; Regular script; iron ND

 
Iron - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1034-1038
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#213198
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Jingyou (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1034-1038) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character for "cash" or "money" on one side, and the imperial title "Jingyou" on the other, which translates to "Pure Gold." The use of iron as the material for the coin was a significant innovation at the time, as it was a more durable and cost-effective alternative to the traditional use of copper or silver. This coin is a testament to the advanced metallurgical techniques and economic systems of ancient China, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.