Western Xia Empire 1 Cash - Qianyou, 1170 – 1193
Yuanbao; Regular script; iron
Information
Country
Western Xia Empire
Currency
Cash
(1053 – 1223)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Qianyou
Year
1170 – 1193
Ruler
Renzong
(1139–1193)
Composition
Iron
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.21
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Qianyou from Western Xia Empire. Issued from 1170 to 1193. Struck in Iron. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.21 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Qian You Yuan Bao Qianyou (4th era of Renzong, 1170-1193) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1170-1193) | — |
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