2 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao, Regular script, Han, iron

€218,569.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1192
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#17.379
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 紹 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Shao Xi Tong Bao Shaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering漢 三
(Translation: Han / San Hanyang (mint) / Year 3)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Hanyang Mint, Hanyang Army(汉阳监), modern-day Hanyang District, Hubei, China (circa
1191-1205)
Mintage3 (1192)  - Year 三 (San) -
Catalog ID7862205250
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