Western Xia Empire 1 Cash - Qianyou, 1170 – 1193
Baoqian; Tangut script
Information
Country
Western Xia Empire
Western Xia Empire
Currency
Cash
(1053 – 1223)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Qianyou
Year
1170 – 1193
Ruler
Renzong
(1139–1193)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
2.87
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Qianyou from Western Xia Empire. Issued from 1170 to 1193. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.87 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Tangut script). (Tsh-hee-oo-h 'Oo Lee Ndzen = Qian You Bao Qian Qianyou (4th era of Renzong, 1170-1193) / Treasure coin)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1170-1193) | — |
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