1 Cash - Songyuan Tongbao; with crescent and dot ND
| Bronze | 3.82 g | 23 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 | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#20610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One crescent to the right and one dot to the left.
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Songyuan (Tongbao; with crescent and dot) ND (960-976) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.82 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, featuring a crescent and dot, was a symbol of the Islamic influence on Chinese culture during this period.
