Empire of China 1 Cash - Shaoxi, 2 – 5

Yuanbao; Chun; with year; iron

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Shaoxi
Year 2 – 5
Ruler Southern Song dynastyGuangzong (宋光宗) (1189–1194)
Composition Iron
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 4.42
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Shaoxi from Empire of China. Issued from 2 to 5. Struck in Iron. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.42 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 above and one below. (Chun / WuQichun (mint) / Year 5)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
5 (1194)  — Hartill#17.324: Year 五 (Wu)
4 (1193)  — Hartill#17.323: Year 四 (Si)
3 (1192)  — Hartill#17.322: Year 三 (San)
2 (1191)  — Hartill#17.321: Year 二 (Er)

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