Empire of China 1 Cash - Xiangfu, 1008 – 1016
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Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Xiangfu
Year
1008 – 1016
Ruler
Northern Song dynastyZhenzong (宋真宗)
(997–1022)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.85
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Xiangfu from Empire of China. Issued from 1008 to 1016. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.85 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Xiang Fu Tong Bao Xiangfu (3rd era of Zhenzong, 1008-1013) / Circulating currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1008-1016) | — | Hartill#16.59: Tong in Regular style; Tong with two dots | 83% | |
| ND (1008-1016) | — | Hartill#16.63: Tong in Regular style; smaller size (around 22mm) | 12% | |
| ND (1008-1016) | — | Hartill#16.64: Tong in Regular style; Tong with one dot | 18% | |
| ND (1008-1016) | — | Hartill#16.65: Tong in Clerical script | 18% |
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