1/2 Cash - Tangguo Tongbao, Clerical script, with crescent

€319,948.00
IssuerSouthern Tang Kingdom
Year959-961
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Cash
CurrencyCash (937-976)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.10 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#15.91
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, clerical script)
Obverse lettering 唐 寶 通  國
(Translation: Tang Guo Tong Bao Tang Kingdom / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne crescent (facing up) above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (959-961)  - -
Catalog ID4804042920
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