Empire of China 1 Cash - Songyuan, 960 – 976
Tongbao; with crescent
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)
3.42
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Songyuan from Empire of China. Issued from 960 to 976. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.42 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Clerical script). (Song Yuan Tong BaoInaugurale Song / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- One crescent at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1a: Type 1; crescent above | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1b: Type 1; crescent to the left | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1c: Type 1; crescent to the right | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2e: Type 2; crescent above (left-shoulder Yuan) | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2f: Type 2; crescent to the right | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2g: Type 2; crescent below | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2h: Type 2; crescent to the left | ||
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.4: Type 2: crescent above (right-shoulder Yuan) |
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