Southern Tang Kingdom 1 Cash, 961 – 976
Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script; with crescent
Information
Country
Southern Tang Kingdom
Southern Tang Kingdom
Currency
Cash
(937 – 976)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash
Year
961 – 976
Ruler
Li Yu
(961–976)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.15
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash from Southern Tang Kingdom. Issued from 961 to 976. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.15 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Kai Yuan Tong Bao Inaugural currency)
- Reverse
- One crescent (facing down) below.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (961-976) | — |
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