Empire of China 2 Cash - Xining, 1071 – 1077

Zhongbao; Regular script

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Cash - Xining
Year 1071 – 1077
Ruler Northern Song dynastyShenzong (宋神宗) (1067–1085)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 7.93
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Cash - Xining from Empire of China. Issued from 1071 to 1077. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.93 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Xi Ning Zhong BaoXining (1st era of Shenzong, 1068-1077) / Heavy currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
ND (1071-1077)  € 3,60 € 4,70 Hartill#16.199: Xi with left stroke connected 63%
ND (1071-1077)  Hartill#16.200: Xi with left stroke separate and regular dots 44%
ND (1071-1077)  Hartill#16.202: Xi with left stroke separate and hook-like dots 11%
ND (1071-1077)  Hartill#16.203: Xi with left stroke separate and connected dots 11%

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