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1 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao, Running script, Large size
| Issuer | Northern Song Dynasty |
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| Year | 1078-1085 |
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| Reference(s) | Schjoth#552 |
| Obverse description | Central square hole (穿) surrounded by a raised inner rim, with the four-character reign title legend 元豐通寶 arranged in cruciform fashion around the perforation, reading top-to-bottom and right-to-left in the cursive running script (行書) style. The calligraphy is boldly rendered with fluid, dynamic strokes characteristic of Song dynasty artistic convention. A plain raised outer rim frames the field, which displays an attractive patina of green and dark bronze. The coin was cast by the sand-mould method, typical of Northern Song monetary production under Emperor Shenzong. |
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| Obverse lettering | 元豐通寶 |
| Reverse description | Plain reverse field devoid of any inscription or decorative motif, featuring a central square perforation surrounded by a slightly raised inner rim and a plain raised outer rim. The surface exhibits a mottled blue-green patina consistent with centuries of burial or natural oxidation. The flat, unadorned field is typical of standard Northern Song one-cash issues, which reserved reverse markings predominantly for larger denomination pieces or specific mint identifications. |
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