5 Cash - Dazhong Tongbao, Jing

Issuer Great Zhong State
Year 1361-1368
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (1361-1368)
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.34 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#20.34, FD#1877
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  大 寶 通  中
(Translation: Da Zhong Tong Bao Great Zhong (dynasty) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Jing Nanjing (mint))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Jiangning (Nanjing) Mint,modern-day Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (circa 1361-1670)
Mintage ND (1361-1368) - Hartill#20.34-35: Minor varieties -
Numisquare ID 4903029490
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