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

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1205
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.523
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (standard; in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  開 寶 通  禧
(Translation: Kai Xi Tong Bao Kaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 漢 元
(Translation: Han / Yuan Hanyang (mint) / Year 1)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Hanyang Mint, Hanyang Army(汉阳监), modern-day Hanyang District, Hubei, China (circa
1191-1205)
Mintage 1 (1205) - Year 元 (Yuan) -
Numisquare ID 6369840960
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