1 Cash - Zhenghe Tongbao; Clerical script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1111-1118 |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#215667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1110, many tin-alloy mints were closed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Zhenghe (Tongbao; Clerical script; iron) ND (1111-1118) 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, featuring the Tongbao script and the iron material, was a departure from earlier coinage and reflected the government's efforts to standardize currency and promote trade. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese civilization.
