1 Cash - Tiansheng Yuanbao, Regular script, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1023-1031
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight 7.02 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#16.80, Schjoth#488
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  天 寶 聖  元
(Translation: Tian Sheng Yuan Bao Tiansheng (1st era of Renzong, 1023-1032) / Original currency)
Reverse description Blank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint Fengyuan 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-?)
Mintage ND (1023-1031) - Hartill#16.80: Regular hole (around 7 mm) -
ND (1023-1031) - Hartill#16.81: Broad hole (around 9 mm) -
Numisquare ID 3279133690
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