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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 3.64 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Tang Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Li Yu (961-976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 961-976 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (937-976) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#248662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are distinguishable from Tang dynasty Kaiyuan Tongbao pieces by the broader rims and the characters being in low relief, as shown below: