Empire of China 1 Cash - Shaoxi, 1 – 5

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Shaoxi
Year 1 – 5
Ruler Southern Song dynastyGuangzong (宋光宗) (1189–1194)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.74
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Shaoxi from Empire of China. Issued from 1 to 5. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.74 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Shao Xi Yuan BaoShaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Original currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below. (SanYear 3)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
5 (1194)  — Hartill#17.315: Year 五 (Wu) 50%
4 (1193)  — Hartill#17.315: Year 四 (Si) 42%
3 (1192)  — Hartill#17.315: Year 三 (San) 42%
2 (1191)  — Hartill#17.315: Year 二 (Er) 67%
1 (1190)  — Hartill#17.315: Year 元 (Yuan) 58%

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