50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao

€187,079.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year759-762
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.23 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#14.105, FD#699, Schjoth#355
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 descriptionBlank (uniface) with a double outer rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (759-762)  - -
Catalog ID1927736600
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