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1 Cash - Shaoxing Tongbao; Li ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1145-1162 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#216791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideagram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 利
Translation:
Li
Lizhou (city)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Shaoxing Mint opened in 1145 and starting cast 1 Cash coins the same year. In 1153, 2 Cash coins were added to the casting, and 3 Cash coins were added later.Interesting fact
The Iron Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxing (Tongbao; Li) ND (1145-1162) from Empire of China was used as a medium of exchange during the Song Dynasty, and its design featured a unique combination of Chinese characters and imagery. The obverse side of the coin bore the inscription "Tongbao" in Chinese characters, while the reverse side featured a stylized image of a dragon. The use of iron in the production of coins during this period was significant because it was a more durable and accessible material than other metals, such as silver or gold, which had been used in earlier dynasties. This made the coin more practical for everyday transactions and helped to facilitate trade and commerce within the empire.
