Empire of China 10 Cash - Chongning, 1103 – 1105

Zhongbao

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Cash - Chongning
Year 1103 – 1105
Ruler Northern Song dynastyHuizong (宋徽宗) (1100–1125)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 12.71
Diameter (mm) 35
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Cash - Chongning from Empire of China. Issued from 1103 to 1105. Struck in Bronze. Measures 35 mm and weighs 12.71 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Clerical script). (Chong Ning Zhong BaoChongning (2nd era of Huizong, 1102-1106) / Heavy currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
ND (1103-1105)  € 5,40 Hartill#16.407-408: Bao with connected feet (minor varieties) 97%
ND (1103-1105)  Hartill#16.409: Bao with long feet 2%

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