1 Cash - Shaosheng Yuanbao; Clerical script; trial strike ND
| Bronze | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhezong (宋哲宗) (1085-1100) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1094-1097 |
| 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#215064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill says Su Shi designed some coins of Zhezong, but does not specify which era he designed coins for. Because Sima Guang would have designed the coins for the Yuanyou era, and because Su Shi was banished in 1094, it is likely Su Shi designed the coins for the Shaosheng era.Only trial strikes are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cash - Shaosheng (Yuanbao; Clerical script; trial strike) ND (1094-1097) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse features a stylized dragon, which is a common motif in Chinese art and symbolism, while the reverse features a stylized phoenix, which is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. The use of both a dragon and a phoenix on the coin reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Song Dynasty, which ruled China at the time the coin was minted. Additionally, the coin's use of clerical script, a form of Chinese writing, and its trial strike, which was used to test the coin's design and production process, make it a rare and valuable piece for collectors.
