1 Cash - Da'an Baoqian, Tangut script

€2.00
IssuerWestern Xia Empire
Year1074-1084
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (1053-1223)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#18.91 , FD#1679
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederik III facing right, wearing laurel wreath, cravat, Order of the Elephant, plate armour, and mantle with shoulder clasp.
Obverse scriptTangut
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS 3 D G DAN NOR VAN GOT REX
(Translation: Frederick III, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends, and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway on crowned oval shield wth ornate scrolls. Long cross behind. Mint mark below.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDOMI NUS * PROVIDE BIT * 1667 FCH
(Translation: The Lord will provide.)
Edge
MintFCH
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1667 FCH - -
Catalog ID5845224850
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