Empire of China 50 Cash - Qianyuan, 759 – 762
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Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Cash - Qianyuan
Year
759 – 762
Ruler
Tang dynastySuzong (唐肅宗)
(756–762)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
16.23
Diameter (mm)
35
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Cash - Qianyuan from Empire of China. Issued from 759 to 762. Struck in Bronze. Measures 35 mm and weighs 16.23 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Qian Yuan Zhong BaoQianyuan (2nd era of Suzong, 758-760) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface) with a double outer rim.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (759-762) | — |
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