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1 Cash - Shaosheng Yuanbao; Seal script; with dot ND
| Bronze | 4.10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhezong (宋哲宗) (1085-1100) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1094-1097 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
One dot at various locations.
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of scripts, with the obverse bearing the inscription "Shaosheng" in seal script, while the reverse features the denomination "1 Cash" in regular script. This blend of scripts was a common feature of Chinese coins during this period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Empire of China.
