50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao, with crescent

€210,892.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year759-762
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.50 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#14.106, FD#694, Schjoth#356
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, clerical script)
Obverse lettering 乾 寶 重  元
(Translation: Qian Yuan Zhong Bao Qianyuan (2nd era of Suzong, 758-760) / Heavy currency)
Reverse descriptionAt least one crescent at various locations. 
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (759-762)  - Hartill#-: Four crescents -
ND (759-762)  - Hartill#14.106: One crescent below -
Catalog ID8588188700
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