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1 Cash - Xianyong Tongbao
| Issuer | Liao dynasty |
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| Year | 1065-1074 |
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| Weight | 2.81 g |
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| Obverse description | Round cast bronze coin featuring a central square hole surrounded by a raised inner rim. The four-character reign title legend 咸雍通寶 (Xianyong Tongbao) is arranged in regular script (kaishu) in cruciform order around the central perforation, reading top-bottom-right-left. The characters are bold and well-defined in relief against a flat field, consistent with Liao dynasty casting style. The outer rim is raised and moderately broad, showing typical wear and a green patina. |
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| Obverse lettering | 咸 寶 雍 通 (Translation: Xian Yong Tong Bao Xianyong (2nd era of Daozong, 1065-1074) / Universal currency) |
| Reverse description | Plain reverse featuring a central square hole with a raised inner rim and a broad, flat field devoid of any inscription or decorative elements, as is typical for Liao dynasty cash coins of this period. The outer rim is raised and well-defined. The surface displays a mottled green and grey patina consistent with age and burial. |
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