Empire of China 1 Cash - Songyuan, 960 – 976
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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
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.54
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Songyuan from Empire of China. Issued from 960 to 976. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.54 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Clerical script). (Song Yuan Tong BaoInaugurale Song / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.1: Type 1 | 26% | |
| ND (960-976) | — | Hartill#16.2-3: Type 2 | 76% |
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