1 Cash - Tiansheng Yuanbao, Seal script, iron

€212,892.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1023-1031
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight6.66 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#16.75, Schjoth#487
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal script)
Obverse lettering 天 寶 聖  元
(Translation: Tian Sheng Yuan Bao Tiansheng (1st era of Renzong, 1023-1032) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionBlank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
MintFengyuan Mint (丰远监), Jiazhou(Jiading-du), modern-day Leshan, Sichuan, China (?-1059; 1069-1129;
1153-?)
Huimin Mint (惠民监), Qiongzhou,modern-day Qionglai, Sichuan, China
Iron Currency Mint (铁钱务),Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Iron Currency Mint (铁钱监),Hezhou, modern-day Hechuan District, Chongquing, China (1027-?;
1045-?)
Jizhong Mint (济众监), Xingzhou,modern-day Lüeyang, Shaanxi, China (1006-1128)
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
MintageND (1023-1031)  - Hartill#16.75A: Small characters (Tian and Yuan not touching outer rim) -
ND (1023-1031)  - Hartill#16.75B: Large characters (Tian and Yuan touching outer rim) -
Catalog ID8550956590
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