1 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao, Seal script, Ding, iron

€218,541.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.367
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Seal script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal script)
Obverse lettering 紹 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Shao Xi Tong Bao Shaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering光 三
(Translation: Ding / San Dingcheng (mint) / Year 3)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Dingcheng Mint (定城监), Guangzhou,modern-day Huangchuan, Henan, China (circa 1184-1192)
Mintage3 (1192)  - Year 三 (San) -
Catalog ID9210051260
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