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1 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao; Running script; with crescent ND
| Bronze | 3.45 g | 24 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 | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
One crescent above.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on the reverse side, which was a new design element introduced during the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085) of the Northern Song Dynasty. This crescent shape was meant to symbolize the moon and its association with the night, as well as to differentiate the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time. The use of a crescent shape on coins became a defining feature of Northern Song Dynasty coinage and can be seen on many other coins from this period.
