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1 Cash - Yuanyou Tongbao; Seal script; with dot ND
| Bronze | 4.01 g | 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
One dot above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The presentation photo may have a mold error the dot should be at the top in the middle and not on the top rightHartill 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 features a unique combination of scripts, with the obverse bearing the inscription "Yuanyou Tongbao" in Seal script, while the reverse features the denomination "1 Cash" in dot-form characters. This blend of scripts was used during the Northern Song dynasty, and it signifies the fusion of traditional and modern elements in the coinage of that time.
