Empire of China 1 Cash, 955 – 959
Zhouyuan Tongbao
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash
Year
955 – 959
Ruler
Later Zhou dynastyChai Rong "Shizong" (後周世宗)
(954–959)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash from Empire of China. Issued from 955 to 959. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Zhou Yuan Tong Bao Zhou's first currency)
- Reverse
- Inner and outer rim, no other design.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (955-959) | — | Hartill# 15.12: Regular coin | 95% | |
| ND (955-959) | — | Hartill# 15.26: Dot to the right of Yuan | 5% |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.