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| 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 | |
| 縁 | 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