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1 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao; Seal script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 23 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 | Iron |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The smaller sizes are said to come from the Sichuan area.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Seal script; iron) ND (1078-1085) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was the first coin in China to feature a square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string through and make it easier to carry.
