Fractional cash - Zhiyuan Tongbao, with crescent and dot, temple coin

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1335-1340
Type Emergency coin
Value Fractional cash (1/2)
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#19.81, FD#1775
Obverse description For Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  至 寶 通  元
(Translation: Zhi Yuan Tong Bao Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) / Universal currency)
Reverse description Blank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1335-1340) - -
Numisquare ID 2155494310
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