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1 Cash - Songyuan Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 3.54 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Taizu (宋太祖) (960-976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 960-976 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rather than using era names, Taizu used the dynastic title Songyuan on these pieces to signify the beginning of the Song dynasty.The exact mints of these earliest Song pieces are uncertain, as nothing this early appear in "List of Song Dynasty Mints for Iron & Tin Alloy Cash (宋代铁钱监、夹锡钱监一览表)". It is possible the mints for these pieces were all mints from previous dynasties.
Two main types exist:
Type 1) Small type (around 23 millimetres)
Type 2) Large type (around 25 millimetres)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Songyuan (Tongbao) ND (960-976) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.54 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it a practical and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions.
