Empire of China 1 Cash - Huangsong, 1039 – 1054

Tongbao; Regular script

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Huangsong
Year 1039 – 1054
Ruler Northern Song dynastyRenzong (宋仁宗) (1022–1063)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.89
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Huangsong from Empire of China. Issued from 1039 to 1054. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.89 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script). (Huang Song Tong BaoImperial Song / Universal currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
ND (1039-1054)  € 2,40 € 2,40 Hartill#16.111: Tong with distinct dot; large size (around 23mm) 85%
ND (1039-1054)  Hartill#16.112: Tong with distinct dot; small size (around 22mm) 5%
ND (1039-1054)  € 2,60 Hartill#16.113: Tong with distinct dot; large size (around 23mm) with broad rims 16%
ND (1039-1054)  Hartill#16.114+116: Tong without distinct dot; large size (around 23mm) 14%
ND (1039-1054)  Hartill#16.115: Tong without distinct dot; small size (around 22mm) 3%

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