1 Cash - Xiangfu Tongbao, Tin imitation

発行体 Malay peninsula
年号
種類 Emergency coin
額面 1 Cash
通貨
材質 Tin
重量 1.26 g
直径 21.3 mm
厚さ 0.75 mm
形状 Round with a square hole
製造技法
向き
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献
表面の説明 Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise.
表面の文字体系 Chinese (traditional, regular script)
表面の銘文  祥 寶 符  通
(Translation: Xiangfu (3rd era of Zhenzong, 1008-1013) / Circulating currency)
裏面の説明
裏面の文字体系
裏面の銘文
Plain
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND - -
Numisquare ID 1121912440
追加情報

Historical Context: This 1 Cash Xiangfu Tongbao, a tin imitation from the Malay peninsula, reflects the profound economic influence of China’s Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD) on Southeast Asia. The original Xiangfu Tongbao coins were issued in China during Emperor Zhenzong’s reign (1008-1016 AD). Such local imitations, likely produced concurrently or shortly after, attest to the widespread acceptance of Chinese cash currency as a regional standard, facilitating daily commerce and demonstrating sophisticated trade.

Artistry: The coin's design directly emulates its Song imperial prototypes. The obverse features the four Chinese characters "Xiangfu Tongbao" (祥符通寶), meaning "Circulating Treasure of Xiangfu," arranged around a central square hole, read top-bottom-right-left. While specific engravers for these Malay imitations are unknown, their creators sought to replicate the elegant calligraphic styles characteristic of Song dynasty coinage. Fidelity to the original imperial script varied, reflecting local artisans' interpretation, not a formal school.

Technical/Grading: Struck or cast in tin, this coin (1.26 grams, 21.3 millimeters) displays characteristics typical of local imitations in a softer metal. Key high-points for evaluation include the clarity and sharpness of the four characters, the definition of the rims, and the integrity of

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