1 Cash - Tiansheng (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1023-1031) front 1 Cash - Tiansheng (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1023-1031) back
1 Cash - Tiansheng (Yuanbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1023-1031) photo
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1 Cash - Tiansheng Yuanbao; Regular script; iron ND

 
Iron 7.02 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1023-1031
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Iron
Weight
7.02 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#213194
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

These have are a reduced weight of the previous iron coins.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make currency more accessible to the general population.