2 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao, Regular script, Feng, iron

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1170-1173
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#17.137
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 乾 寶 道  元
(Translation: Qian Dao Yuan Bao Qiandao (2nd era of Xiaozong, 1165-1173) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Feng Fengyu (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Fengyu Mint, Linjiang Army(丰余监), modern-day Linjiangzhen, Jiangxi, China (1170-1179)
MintageND (1170-1173)  - Hartill#17.137: Large Feng (touching the rim) -
ND (1170-1173)  - Hartill#17.138: Small Feng (not touching the rim) -
Catalog ID4859926170
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