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1 Cash - Yuanyou Tongbao; Regular script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhezong (宋哲宗) (1085-1100) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1086-1093 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill says Sima Guang designed some coins of Zhezong, but does not specify which era he designed coins for. Because Sima Guang died in 1086, he could of only designed coins for the Yuanyou era.In 1085, fourteen of the old mints were closed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Regular script; iron) ND (1086-1093) 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 features the Chinese character for " tongbao," which means "current coin," and the iron material was used to create a durable and long-lasting currency that could withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. Despite being made of a relatively common metal, the coin's historical significance and cultural importance make it a valuable and interesting artifact for collectors and historians today.
