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1 Cash - Xiangfu Yuanbao; privately cast ND
| Bronze | 1.50 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#177592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The full era name is Dazhongxiangfu.Compared to the official types, this type is smaller, lighter, and has the top stroke of Yuan visibly straight rather than coming to a point.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was privately cast, which means it was not issued by the government or an official mint, but rather by a private individual or group. This was a common practice during the Northern Song dynasty, where private casting of coins was allowed, and it allowed for a wider circulation of currency in the economy.
