Empire of China 50 Cash - Qianyuan, 759 – 762

Zhongbao; with cloud

Obverse Reverse

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) 17.64
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 17.64 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
One auspicious cloud at various locations, all with a double outer rim.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (759-762)  Cloud above with tail to the left
ND (759-762)  Cloud below with tail to the left
ND (759-762)  Cloud below with tail to the right

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