Empire of China 1 Cash - Shaoxi, 3 – 5

Yuanbao; Han; with year; 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 - Shaoxi
Year 3 – 5
Ruler Southern Song dynastyGuangzong (宋光宗) (1189–1194)
Composition Iron
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash - Shaoxi from Empire of China. Issued from 3 to 5. Struck in Iron. Measures 25 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Shao Xi Yuan BaoShaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Original currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below. (Han / SanHanyang (mint) / Year 3)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
5 (1194)  — Hartill#17.328: Year 五 (Wu)
4 (1193)  — Hartill#17.327: Year 四 (Si)
3 (1192)  — Hartill#17.326: Year 三 (San)

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