1 Cash - Shaoxing Yuanbao; privately cast ND
| Iron | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1131-1162 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is very small compared to the originals.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxing (Yuanbao; privately cast) ND (1131-1162) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was privately cast, meaning it was not issued by the government but rather by private individuals or organizations. This highlights the decentralized nature of currency production during that time period in China, where private entities were able to create their own currency. Additionally, the fact that it was made of iron, a relatively cheap and abundant metal, suggests that the coin was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a high-value or commemorative coin.