Empire of China 1 Cash - Qianyuan, 759 – 762
Zhongbao; with crescent
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Qianyuan
Year
759 – 762
Ruler
Tang dynastySuzong (唐肅宗)
(756–762)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.31
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Qianyuan from Empire of China. Issued from 759 to 762. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.31 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Qian Yuan Zhong BaoQianyuan (2nd era of Suzong, 758-760) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- One or multiple crescents at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (759-762) | — | Hartill#14.115: Crescent above | 38% | |
| ND (759-762) | — | Hartill#14.116: Crescent below | 73% | |
| ND (759-762) | — | Hartill#14.117: Crescent right | 4% | |
| ND (759-762) | — | Hartill#14.118: Crescent above and below | 4% |
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