1 Cash - Zhenghe Tongbao; Regular 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#215738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1110, many tin-alloy mints were closed.Interesting fact
The Zhenghe (Tongbao) coin was used during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 CE) and was one of the first coins to feature a regular script (楷体) characters. This was a significant innovation in Chinese coinage as it made the characters easier to read and helped to standardize the writing system. The use of regular script on coins became a hallmark of Chinese currency and was used for many centuries.