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10 Cash - Xiangfu Yuanbao, iron
| Issuer | Empire of China |
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| Year | 1008-1016 |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Obverse description | Central square hole (cash hole) surrounded by a raised inner rim and plain outer rim. Four Chinese ideograms in regular script (kaishu) are arranged symmetrically around the central perforation, reading clockwise from the top: 祥 (Xiang), 寶 (Bao), 符 (Fu), 元 (Yuan), forming the reign title and denomination inscription 祥符元寶. The calligraphy is crisp and well-proportioned, characteristic of Northern Song dynasty cast coinage. The fields show the natural texture of iron casting. |
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| Obverse lettering | 祥 寶 符 元 (Translation: Xiang Fu Yuan Bao Xiangfu (3rd era of Zhenzong, 1008-1016) / Original currency) |
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| Mintage | ND (1008-1016) |
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