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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cash - Yuanfu Tongbao; Clerical script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhezong (宋哲宗) (1085-1100) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1098-1100 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#215090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongStyleInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Yuanfu (Tongbao; Clerical script; iron) ND (1098-1100) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Yuanfu," indicates that it was issued by the central government and was widely accepted as a medium of exchange throughout the empire. Despite being made of iron, which was a relatively cheap and abundant material at the time, the coin was still carefully crafted and bears a distinctive design that reflects the artistic and cultural traditions of the period. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can provide valuable insights into the economic, social, and political history of ancient China.
