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10 Cash - Xiangfu Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | 10.82 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Zhenzong (宋真宗) (997-1022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1008-1016 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 10.82 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The full era name is Dazhongxiangfu.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it gave the coin a distinctive dark gray color.
