½ Cash - Datang (Tongbao; with crescent) ND (959-961) front ½ Cash - Datang (Tongbao; with crescent) ND (959-961) back
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½ Cash - Datang Tongbao; with crescent ND

 
Bronze 2.01 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Southern Tang Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms)
Emperor
Li Jing (李璟) (943-961)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
959-961
Value
½ Cash
Currency
Cash (937-976)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.01 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#319980
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One crescent (facing up) above.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was a distinctive feature of the Southern Tang Kingdom's coinage during this period.