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2 Cash - Yuanfu Tongbao, Running script
| Issuer | Imperial Chinese Mint (Northern Song Dynasty) |
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| Year | 1098-1100 |
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| Shape | Round with a square hole |
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| Obverse description | Central square perforation (方穿) surrounded by a plain raised square rim, with four Chinese characters arranged in the four cardinal fields reading clockwise in cursive running script (行書): 元 (top), 符 (right), 通 (bottom), 寶 (left), forming the reign title inscription 元符通寶 (Yuanfu Tongbao). The characters display the characteristic fluid, abbreviated strokes of the xingshu style, with bold raised relief issuing from cast production. A plain raised outer rim borders the coin field, which is otherwise undecorated. |
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| Reverse description | Plain uniface reverse featuring a central square perforation (方穿) with a raised square inner rim, set within a smooth, unadorned field. No legend, decorative motifs, or mint marks are present. A plain raised outer rim encircles the coin. The surface displays the characteristic olive-brown patina typical of Northern Song bronze cash. |
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| Mintage | ND (1098-1100) |
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