1 Cash - Xiangfu (Yuanbao) ND (1008-1016) front 1 Cash - Xiangfu (Yuanbao) ND (1008-1016) back
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1 Cash - Xiangfu Yuanbao ND

 
Bronze 3.23 g 24 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
3.23 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20619
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

The full era name is Dazhongxiangfu.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Xiangfu (Yuanbao) ND (1008-1016) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.23 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 a deliberate choice by the government to reduce the cost of production, as bronze was a less expensive material than other metals used in coinage at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1008-1016)  - - - - - -

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