Empire of China 1 Cash - Xiangfu, 1008 – 1016

Tongbao; with dot

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Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Xiangfu
Year 1008 – 1016
Ruler Northern Song dynastyZhenzong (宋真宗) (997–1022)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 4.21
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Xiangfu from Empire of China. Issued from 1008 to 1016. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.21 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in regular script). (Xiang Fu Tong BaoXiangfu (3rd era of Zhenzong, 1008-1016) / Universal currency)
Reverse
At least one dot at various locations.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1008-1016)  Hartill#16.60: Tong in Regular script; dot to the right
ND (1008-1016)  Hartill#16.61: Tong in Regular script; dot above
ND (1008-1016)  Hartill#16.62: Tong in Regular script; dot at each corner
ND (1008-1016)  Hartill#16.66: Tong in Clerical script; dot above; small size (around 24mm)
ND (1008-1016)  Hartill#16.67: Tong in Clerical script; dot above; large size (around 25mm)

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