2 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao, Regular script, Tong, with crescent, 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#17.152
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  乾 寶 道  元
(Translation: Qian Dao Yuan Bao Qiandao (2nd era of Xiaozong, 1165-1173) / Original currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram to the left and one crescent below (facing up).
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Tong Tong`an (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Tong`an Mint (同安监), Shuzhou,modern-day Qianshan, Anhui, China (1073-1214)
Mintage ND (1170-1173) - -
Numisquare ID 3325271700
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