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1 Cash - Mingdao Yuanbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 4.78 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1032-1033 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.78 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song dynasty, who ruled from 1022 to 1063. During his reign, the economy of China experienced significant growth, and the use of copper coins like this one became more widespread. This coin, in particular, was minted in the year 1032 or 1033, and its design features the Chinese character "ming" (明) which means "bright" or "clear," reflecting the emperor's desire to bring clarity and prosperity to his kingdom.
