Fractional cash - Zhishun Yuanbao, Hu Sheng, temple coin

€221,526.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1330-1332
TypeToken
ValueFractional cash (1/2)
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.71, FD#1767
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 至 寶 元  順
(Translation: Zhi Shun Yuan Bao Zhishun (2nd era of Jayaatu Khan, 1330-1332) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering護 聖
(Translation: Hu Sheng Protect the sacred)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1330-1332)  - -
Catalog ID4460967100
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