Empire of China 2 Cash - Xining, 1071 – 1077
Zhongbao; Seal script
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Cash - Xining
Year
1071 – 1077
Ruler
Northern Song dynastyShenzong (宋神宗)
(1067–1085)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
7.2
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Xining from Empire of China. Issued from 1071 to 1077. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.2 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script). (Xi Ning Zhong BaoXining (1st era of Shenzong, 1068-1077) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1071-1077) | — | Hartill#16.193-194: Bao with short sides (minor varieties) | 46% | |
| ND (1071-1077) | — | Hartill#16.195: Bao with long sides | 59% | |
| ND (1071-1077) | — | Hartill#16.196: Bao with short sides; broad rims | 11% |
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