Empire of China 1 Cash - Shengsong, 1101 – 1106

Yuanbao; Seal script

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Shengsong
Year 1101 – 1106
Ruler Northern Song dynastyHuizong (宋徽宗) (1100–1125)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.45
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Shengsong from Empire of China. Issued from 1101 to 1106. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.45 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideagrams read clockwise (in Seal script). (Sheng Song Yuan BaoImperial Song / Original currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
ND (1101-1106)  € 1,80 € 3,20 Hartill#16.354-360: Bao with short sides (minor varieties) 96%
ND (1101-1106)  Hartill#16.361: Bao with long sides 4%

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