Empire of China 1 Cash - Kangding, 1040

Yuanbao; iron

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Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Kangding
Year 1040
Ruler Northern Song dynastyRenzong (宋仁宗) (1022–1063)
Composition Iron
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Kangding from Empire of China. Issued in 1040. Struck in Iron. Measures 23 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Clerical script). (Kang Ding Yuan BaoKangding (5th era of Renzong, 1040-1041) / Original currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1040)  — Hartill#16.122: Small size (around 22mm)
ND (1040)  — Hartill#16.123: Large size (around 24mm)

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