1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (1078-1085) front 1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (1078-1085) back
1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (1078-1085) photo
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1 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao; Clerical script ND

 
Bronze 3.30 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Shenzong (宋神宗) (1067-1085)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1078-1085
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20613
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

Japanese imitations exists as Nagasaki trade coin (cast from 1659-1685), which are more common than this type.

The two types can be differenciated by the Feng character: