50 Tael - Zhiyuan Yuanbao, 8 stamps

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1277
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 50 Tael
Currency Tael (1271-1368)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 1855 g
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Shape Other (Sycee)
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse description Eight stamps of lines of Chinese ideograms.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 1. 扬州 2. 行中书省 3. 销银官王珪 4. 铸银侯君用 5. 至元十四年 6. 库官王伷五 7. 重伍拾两 8. 秤瞼银厙孑侯成
(Translation: 1. Yangzhou (mint) 2. Salt market (tax) 3. Sales official Wang Gui 4. Silversmith Hou Junyong 5. Year 14 of Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) 6. Treasury Official Wang Niwu 7. Weight of 50 Taels 8. Hou Cheng Silver [?])
Reverse description Two Chinese ideograms.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 元 宝
(Translation: Yuan Bao Yuan dynasty treasure)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 14 (1277) - 年四十 -
Numisquare ID 2271781710
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