2 Cash - Qiandao Tongbao, An, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1170-1173
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#17.156
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  乾 寶 通  道
(Translation: Qian Dao Tong Bao Qiandao (2nd era of Xiaozong, 1165-1173) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: An Qi`an (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Qi`an Mint (齐安监), Huangzhou,modern-day Huanggang, Hubei, China (?-1179)
Mintage ND (1170-1173) - -
Numisquare ID 6473618800
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