Empire of China 1 Cash - Zhidao, 995 – 997

Yuanbao; Running script; with dot

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Zhidao
Year 995 – 997
Ruler Northern Song dynastyTaizong (宋太宗) (976–997)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.91
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Zhidao from Empire of China. Issued from 995 to 997. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.91 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Running script). (Zhi Dao Yuan BaoZhidao (5th era of Taizong, 995-997) / Original currency)
Reverse
One dot below.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (995-997) 

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