1 Cash - Yuanfu Tongbao; Running 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#215088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The iron used to mint this coin was likely obtained through a process known as "smelting," where iron ore was heated to high temperatures in the presence of a reducing agent, such as carbon, to extract the metal. This process was an important technological advancement in ancient China, as it allowed for the mass production of iron tools, weapons, and coins. In fact, the use of iron currency became so widespread during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127 CE) that it led to a period of economic prosperity and cultural flowering known as the "Iron Age."
