1/2 Cash - Datang Tongbao, with crescent, iron

Issuer Southern Tang Kingdom
Year 959-961
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Cash
Currency Cash (937-976)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#15.98
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, clerical script)
Obverse lettering  大 寶 通  唐
(Translation: Da Tang Tong Bao Great Tang / Universal currency)
Reverse description One crescent (facing up) above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (959-961) - -
Numisquare ID 3426295910
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