Empire of China 1 Cash - Songyuan, 960 – 976
Tongbao; with dot
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Songyuan
Year
960 – 976
Ruler
Northern Song dynastyTaizu (宋太祖)
(960–976)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
2.89
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Songyuan from Empire of China. Issued from 960 to 976. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.89 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Clerical script). (Song Yuan Tong BaoInaugurale Song / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- At least one dot at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1d: Type 1; dot above | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1e: Type 1; dot to the right | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1f: Type 1; dot below | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1g: Type 1; dot to the left | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1h: Type 1; dot below and to the right | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2a: Type 2; dot above | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2b: Type 2; dot to the right | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2c: Type 2; dot below | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2d: Type 2; dot to the left |
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