Empire of China 1 Cash - Zhidao, 995 – 997
Yuanbao; Running script; without dot
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Zhidao
Year
995 – 997
Ruler
Northern Song dynastyTaizong (宋太宗)
(976–997)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.05
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Zhidao from Empire of China. Issued from 995 to 997. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.05 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Running script). (Zhi Dao Yuan BaoZhidao (5th era of Taizong, 995-997) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (995-997) | — | € 2,60 | Hartill#16.37: Large size (around 23mm) | 95% | |
| ND (995-997) | — | — | Hartill#16.39: Small size (around 21mm) | 4% |
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