Empire of China 1 Cash - Anonymous, 621 – 907

Kaiyuan Tongbao; with line

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Anonymous
Year 621 – 907
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.58
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Anonymous from Empire of China. Issued from 621 to 907. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.58 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Kai Yuan Tong BaoInaugural currency)
Reverse
At least one line at various locations.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (732-907)  Hartill#14.06-07: Late type; no shoulders on 元 (Yuan) 4%
ND (732-907)  Hartill#14.08: Late type; left shoulder on 元 (Yuan) 19%
ND (732-907)  Hartill#14.09: Late type; right shoulder on 元 (Yuan) 4%
ND (732-907)  Hartill#14.12: Late type; dot to the left of 元 (Yuan) 4%
ND (732-907)  Hartill#14.13: Late type; dot to the right of 元 (Yuan) 4%
ND (718-732)  Hartill#14.03: Middle type; no shoulders on 元 (Yuan) 12%
ND (718-732)  Hartill#14.04: Middle type; left shoulder on 元 (Yuan) 73%
ND (718-732)  Hartill#14.05: Middle type; right shoulder on 元 (Yuan) 4%
ND (621-718)  Hartill#14.01: Early type; regular size (around 25mm) 38%
ND (621-718)  Hartill#14.02: Early type; larger size (around 26mm) 4%

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