2 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao, Seal script, Tong, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1078-1085
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#16.232
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Obverse lettering  元 寶 豐  通
(Translation: Yuan Feng Tong Bao Yuanfeng (2nd era of Shenzong, 1078-1085) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Tong Tongzhou (city))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Guangji Mint (广济监), Tongzhou,modern-day Dali County, Shaanxi, China (circa 1081)

Hancheng Mint / Foundry of the
Longmen Mint (韩城监 / 又称龙门监), Tongzhou, modern-day Hejin, Shanxi,China (1083-?; 1087-?)
Mintage ND (1078-1085) - -
Numisquare ID 7863673310
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