1 Cash - Qingli Zhongbao; read standard; privately cast ND
Bronze | - | 24 mm |
Issuer | Empire of China |
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Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1041-1048 |
Value | 1 Cash |
Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
Composition | Bronze |
Diameter | 24 mm |
Shape | Round with a square hole |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#213241 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill lists these as small unofficial versions.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qingli (Zhongbao; read standard; privately cast) ND (1041-1048) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it was privately cast, meaning it was not issued by the government but rather by private individuals or businesses. This was a common practice during the Qing dynasty, where private casting of coins was allowed, and it helped to alleviate the shortage of official currency.