1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Seal script) ND (1086-1093) front 1 Cash - Yuanyou (Tongbao; Seal script) ND (1086-1093) back
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1 Cash - Yuanyou Tongbao; Seal script ND

 
Bronze 3.56 g 25 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
3.56 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20621
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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Zhezong of the Northern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1085 to 1100. During his reign, the government implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included the use of bronze coins like this one. The use of bronze coins helped to stimulate trade and commerce, and it also helped to promote the spread of currency across different regions of China.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1086-1093)  - - - - - -

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