Empire of China 1 Cash, 948 – 951
Hanyuan Tongbao; with crescent
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash
Year
948 – 951
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.78
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash from Empire of China. Issued from 948 to 951. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.78 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Han Yuan Tong BaoHan's first universal currency)
- Reverse
- One crescent at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (948-951) | — | Hartill#15.6: Crescent above | ||
| ND (948-951) | — | Hartill#15.7: Crescent below | ||
| ND (948-951) | — | Hartill#15.8: Crescent to the left | ||
| ND (948-951) | — | Hartill#15.9: Crescent to the right |
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