Empire of China 2 Cash - Yuanfeng, 1078 – 1085

Tongbao; Seal script; iron

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Cash - Yuanfeng
Year 1078 – 1085
Ruler Northern Song dynastyShenzong (宋神宗) (1067–1085)
Composition Iron
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Cash - Yuanfeng from Empire of China. Issued from 1078 to 1085. Struck in Iron. Measures 30 mm and weighs 0 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1078-1085)  Hartill#16.228: Bao with short sides 14%
ND (1078-1085)  Hartill#16.229: Bao with long sides 100%

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