Empire of China 1 Cash - Tiansheng, 1023 – 1031

Yuanbao; Seal script; iron

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Tiansheng
Year 1023 – 1031
Ruler Northern Song dynastyRenzong (宋仁宗) (1022–1063)
Composition Iron
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 6.66
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Tiansheng from Empire of China. Issued from 1023 to 1031. Struck in Iron. Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.66 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script). (Tian Sheng Yuan BaoTiansheng (1st era of Renzong, 1023-1032) / Original currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1023-1031)  Hartill#16.75A: Small characters (Tian and Yuan not touching outer rim) 67%
ND (1023-1031)  Hartill#16.75B: Large characters (Tian and Yuan touching outer rim) 50%

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