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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Songyuan Tongbao; with dot ND
| Bronze | 2.89 g | 24 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 | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
At least one dot at various locations.
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; with dot) ND (960-976) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 2.89 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 dot in the center of the reverse side, which was a unique feature of Song dynasty coins and helped to prevent counterfeiting. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice by the government to promote the use of a more durable and long-lasting material for currency, as opposed to earlier coins made of paper or other materials.
