2 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao, Seal script, Ye, iron

€218,487.00
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#17.106
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal 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: Ye Daye (city))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Fumin Mint / Foundry of the Daye and
Dabao Mints, Xingguo Army (富民监 / 又称大冶监), Daye, Hubei, China(1170-1212)
MintageND (1170-1173)  - -
Catalog ID3346263420
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