China China, Empire of
1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Running script) ND (1086-1093) front 1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Running script) ND (1086-1093) back
1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Running script) ND (1086-1093) photo
© Kurt R. Johnson
1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Running script) ND (1086-1093) front 1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Running script) ND (1086-1093) back
© Kurt R. Johnson

1 Cash - Yuanyou Tongbao; Running script ND

 
Bronze 3.87 g 24 mm
Description
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
 Bronze
Weight
 3.87 g
Diameter
 24 mm
Thickness
 1.0 mm
Shape
 Round with a square hole
Technique
 Cast
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#34507
Rarity index
 38%

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.

Hartill#16.274-275 / Hartill#16.276: