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1 Cash Zhouyuan Tongbao; with crescent ND
| Bronze | 3.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Later Zhou dynasty › Chai Rong "Shizong" (後周世宗) (954-959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 955-959 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crescent.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were cast from melted bronze status from Buddhist temples.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash (Zhouyuan Tongbao; with crescent) ND (955-959) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 3.25 g 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 a crescent shape and a square hole in the center, was meant to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier to distinguish from other coins in circulation. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance and rarity.
