1 Cash - Qianyou Yuanbao, Regular script, iron

Issuer Western Xia Empire
Year 1170-1193
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (1053-1223)
Composition Iron
Weight 3.21 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#18.104, FD#1689, Schjoth#1080
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  乾 寶 祐  元
(Translation: Qian You Yuan Bao Qianyou (4th era of Renzong, 1170-1193) / Original currency)
Reverse description Blank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1170-1193) - -
Numisquare ID 2528039940
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