5 Cash - Dazhong Tongbao, Fu, with Wu

€320,315.00
IssuerGreat Zhong State
Year1361-1368
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Cash
CurrencyCash (1361-1368)
CompositionBronze
Weight14.55 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.38, FD#1881
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 大 寶 通  中
(Translation: Da Zhong Tong Bao Great Zhong (dynasty) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering五 福
(Translation: Wu / Fu 5 Cash / Fujian (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Fujian Provincial Mint,China
MintageND (1361-1368)  - -
Catalog ID5096821930
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