Empire of China 1 Cash - Kaixi, 1 – 3

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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 - Kaixi
Year 1 – 3
Ruler Southern Song dynastyNingzong (宋寧宗) (1194–1224)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.93
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Kaixi from Empire of China. Issued from 1 to 3. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.93 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Kai Xi Tong BaoKaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Universal currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above. (ErYear 2)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
3 (1207)  — Hartill#17.510: Year 三 (San) 42%
2 (1206)  — Hartill#17.509: Year 二 (Er) 25%
1 (1205)  — Hartill#17.508: Year 元 (Yuan) 67%

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