2 Cash - Kaixi Tongbao, Han, read standard, iron

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IssuerEmpire of China
Year1205
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.523
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (standard; in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 開 寶 通  禧
(Translation: Kai Xi Tong Bao Kaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering漢 元
(Translation: Han / Yuan Hanyang (mint) / Year 1)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Hanyang Mint, Hanyang Army(汉阳监), modern-day Hanyang District, Hubei, China (circa
1191-1205)
Mintage1 (1205)  - Year 元 (Yuan) -
Catalog ID6369840960
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