1/2 Cash - Tangguo Tongbao, Clerical script

€180,735.00
IssuerSouthern Tang Kingdom
Year959-961
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Cash
CurrencyCash (937-976)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.42 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#15.90, FD#817, Schjoth#444
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 descriptionBlank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (959-961)  - Hartill# 15.87; regular -
ND (959-961)  - Hartill# 15.90; small coin -
Catalog ID1290627450
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