5 Cash - Shengsong Zhongbao, Li, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1208-1210
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight 11 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.538
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 壹利 五
(Translation: Li / Yi / Wu Lizhou (city) / Year 1 / Value 5)
Edge Plain
Mint
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
Mintage ND (1208-1210) - Year 1 (壹; Yi) -
Numisquare ID 9411663580
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