1 Cash - Shengsong Yuanbao; Running script; Fen; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1101-1106 |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 汾
Translation:
Fen
Fenzhou (city)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Because the first era name of Huizong was too long (Jianzhongjingguo), the dynastic title Shengsong was used instead. And because small Chongning coins are scarce (2nd era of Huizong, 1102-1106), it is likely these Shengsong coins were produced into the Chongning era as well.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shengsong (Yuanbao; Running script; Fen; iron) ND (1101-1106) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). The coin was made of iron because other metals like copper and silver were scarce and expensive at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin was still widely accepted and used in trade, showing the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people during that era.