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1 Cash - Mingdao Yuanbao; Seal script ND
| Bronze | 4.51 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 | 4.51 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27409 |
|---|---|
| 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. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and improve the circulation of currency during his reign. The use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to address the issue of counterfeiting, as it was harder to counterfeit bronze coins compared to other materials. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring the seal script characters "Mingdao" (Yuanbao), was a nod to the ancient Chinese tradition of using seal scripts on coins, which added an extra layer of authenticity and legitimacy to the currency.
