1 Cash - Songyuan (Tongbao; iron) ND (970-976) front 1 Cash - Songyuan (Tongbao; iron) ND (970-976) back
1 Cash - Songyuan (Tongbao; iron) ND (970-976) photo
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1 Cash - Songyuan Tongbao; iron ND

 
Iron 4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Taizu (宋太祖) (960-976)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
970-976
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Iron
Weight
4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#211852
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

While iron coins were prohibited starting 961, casting of these pieces started in 970 in Baizhang, Sichuan.

 

Can be attacted by the magnet.