1 Cash - Xiangfu (Tongbao; with dot) ND (1008-1016) front 1 Cash - Xiangfu (Tongbao; with dot) ND (1008-1016) back
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1 Cash - Xiangfu Tongbao; with dot ND

 
Bronze 4.21 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Zhenzong (宋真宗) (997-1022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1008-1016
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.21 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#23689
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

At least one dot at various locations.

Edge

Plain

Comment

The full era name is Dazhongxiangfu.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 976 to 1022. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and improve the circulation of currency. The coin's design features the Chinese character "xiang" (象) which means "elephant" and was used to symbolize the emperor's power and wisdom.