© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
1 Cash - Zhidao Yuanbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 3.54 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Taizong (宋太宗) (976-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 995-997 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
During this era, the inscriptions were written by Emperor Taizong himself, who was a noted scholar and calligrapher.Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of China, which was minted during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD), was made of bronze and weighed 3.54 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's weight was relatively heavy for its size, which was about 2.5 cm in diameter. This suggests that the coin was made with a high level of precision and craftsmanship, which was a hallmark of ancient Chinese coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (995-997) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Zhidao (Yuanbao; Regular script) ND (995-997) coin.
