© DMK Collection
© DMK Collection
1 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao; Running script; Large size ND
| Bronze | 4.1 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#385952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins (Schjoth# 552) with larger size suggest that they were a separate issue from coins which knows as Schjoth# 547 / Hartill# 16.235-6.Weights are OK within the 1 cash weight range.
Its diameter ranges between 25 mm and 25.6 mm.
Schjoth#552 has no equivalent into the David Hartill catalogue (Page#162)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the Northern Song dynasty, a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design, featuring a stylized dragon and the Chinese characters for "Yuanfeng Tongbao," reflects the dynasty's emphasis on artistic and cultural advancement. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a significant departure from the earlier use of iron and copper, and marked a new era in Chinese coinage.
