1 Cash - Xuanhe Tongbao; Slender Gold script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1119-1125 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Slender Gold script was the personal calligraphy style of the Emperor.Interesting fact
The Xuanhe Tongbao coin was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a slender gold script, which was a significant departure from the traditional bold-style characters used on previous coins. This change in script style was a result of the influence of Buddhist art and calligraphy, which was popular during the Northern Song dynasty. The use of slender gold script on coins became a defining feature of Song dynasty coinage and was used for many centuries afterwards.
