Каталог
| Эмитент | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Год | 1008-1016 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Cash |
| Валюта | Cash (621-1912) |
| Состав | Bronze |
| Вес | 3.23 g |
| Диаметр | 24 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round with a square hole |
| Техника | Cast |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Hartill#16.52, FD#883, Schjoth#473 |
| Описание аверса | Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Надписи аверса |
祥 寶 符 元 (Translation: Xiang Fu Yuan Bao Xiangfu (3rd era of Zhenzong, 1008-1016) / Original currency) |
| Описание реверса | Blank (uniface). |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса | |
| Гурт | Smooth. |
| Монетный двор |
Baoquan Mint (宝泉监), Ezhou,modern-day Wuchang District, Hubei, China (997-?; 1074-1102; 1170-1179) Fengguo Mint (丰国监), Jianzhou,modern-day Jian`ou, Fujian, China (?-1175) Guangning Mint (广宁监), Jiangzhou,modern-day Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China (999-?; 1170-?) Shizhou Mint (石州钱监), modern-day Lishi District, Shanxi, China (1001) Taiyuan-fu, modern-day Taiyuan,Shanxi, China (979-1039) Yongfeng Mint (永丰监), Chizhou,modern-day Guichi District, Anhui, China (996) Yongping Mint (永平监), Raozhou,modern-day Boyang, Jiangxi, China (circa 977-1157) |
| Тираж |
ND (1008-1016) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4414747890 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: The 1 Cash Xiangfu Yuanbao was issued during the Northern Song Dynasty under Emperor Zhenzong (r. 997-1022 AD), specifically within his Xiangfu reign period (1008-1016 AD). This era followed the Treaty of Shanyuan, marking a period of relative stability and economic growth. Emperor Zhenzong, a patron of arts, oversaw administrative reforms and a flourishing economy, necessitating a robust coinage system. The reign title "Xiangfu," meaning "Auspicious Talisman," reflects the era's aspiration for good fortune.
Artistry: The Xiangfu Yuanbao's design exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Song Dynasty coinage. While individual engravers are unrecorded, imperial mints employed skilled calligraphers. The characters "Xiang Fu Yuan Bao" (祥符元寶) are presented in elegant regular script (kaishu), read clockwise from the top. This calligraphic style is a hallmark of Song coinage, known for its balance, clarity, and strength, reflecting the era's high cultural standards. The reverse is typically plain, characteristic of most Chinese cash coins.
Technical/Grading: As a cast bronze coin, ideal examples of the Xiangfu Yuanbao exhibit sharp, well-defined characters with clear stroke separation, particularly in intricate radicals. The central square hole should be cleanly punched, and rims distinct. Desirable technical qualities include a smooth, even planchet surface, free from significant casting flaws such as sand pits or unevenness. The specified weight of 3.23 grams and diameter of 24 mm are consistent with imperial standards, indicating a well-controlled minting process.