1 Cash - Qingli (Zhongbao; read standard; privately cast) ND (1041-1048) front 1 Cash - Qingli (Zhongbao; read standard; privately cast) ND (1041-1048) back
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1 Cash - Qingli Zhongbao; read standard; privately cast ND

 
Bronze - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
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
References
Numista
N#213241
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.