Fractional cash - Zhishun Yuanbao, Hu Sheng, temple coin

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1330-1332
Type Emergency coin
Value Fractional cash (1/2)
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.71, FD#1767
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (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 description One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 護 聖
(Translation: Hu Sheng Protect the sacred)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1330-1332) - -
Numisquare ID 4460967100
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