1 Cash - Kaixi Tongbao, Chun, iron

€167,129.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1205-1207
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight4.64 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.511, FD#1338
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 開 寶 禧  通
(Translation: Kai Xi Tong Bao Kaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering春 二
(Translation: Chun / Er Qichun (mint) / Year 2)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Qichun Mint (蕲春监), Qizhou,modern-day Qichun, Hubei, China (1073-1214)
Mintage1 (1205)  - Hartill#17.511: Year 元 (Yuan) -
2 (1206)  - Hartill#17.512: Year 二 (Er) -
3 (1207)  - Hartill#17.513: Year 三 (San) -
Catalog ID5853532510
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