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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
10 Cash - Qingli Zhongbao ;regular script ND
| Bronze | 7.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1041-1048 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were cast with a nominal value of 10 Cash to fund the war with the Western Xia. In 1048, these were reduced to a value of 3 Cash, more accurate to their weight.Hartill says these bronze pieces were cast in Jiangnan, and the only mints seemingly open in that province at that time were the Guangning and Yongping Mints. The Yongfeng Mint was close to the area, so it is possible these pieces were also cast at that mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1022 to 1063. During his reign, the economy of China experienced significant growth, and the use of copper coins like the 10 Cash Qingli became more widespread. This coin was an important part of everyday transactions and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce during that time.
