Empire of China 1 Cash - Yuanfeng, 1078 – 1085

Tongbao; Seal script; with crescent

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Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash - Yuanfeng
Year 1078 – 1085
Ruler Northern Song dynastyShenzong (宋神宗) (1067–1085)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 3.56
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Yuanfeng from Empire of China. Issued from 1078 to 1085. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.56 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script). (Yuan Feng Tong BaoYuanfeng (2nd era of Shenzong, 1078-1085) / Universal currency)
Reverse
One crescent above.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1078-1085)  Hartill#16.220: Crescent facing up
ND (1078-1085)  Hartill#16.221: Crescent facing down

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