1 Cash - Baoning (Tongbao) ND (969-982) front 1 Cash - Baoning (Tongbao) ND (969-982) back
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1 Cash - Baoning Tongbao ND

 
Bronze - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties)
Emperor
Jingzong (969-982)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
969-982
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (916-1120)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#272020
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

Only a few examples are known.

While the Baoning era only lasted from 969-979, Hartill says these were also cast in the Qianheng era (979-982).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Baoning (Tongbao) ND (969-982) from Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Turkic elements in its design. The coin's obverse side features a Chinese-style dragon, while the reverse side features a Turkic-style horseman, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Liao dynasty's rule over northern China and parts of Central Asia.