5 Cash - Shengsong Zhongbao, Chuan, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1208-1210
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.537, FD#1450, Schjoth#875
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  聖 寶 重  宋
(Translation: Sheng Song Zhong Bao Imperial Song / Heavy currency)
Reverse description Two Chinese ideograms above and one below (in Seal script).
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 壹川 五
(Translation: Chuan / Yi / Wu Sichuan (province) / Year 1 / Value 5)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Huimin Mint (惠民监), Qiongzhou,modern-day Qionglai, Sichuan, China
Mintage ND (1208-1210) - Year 1 (壹; Yi) -
Numisquare ID 4859884510
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