1 Cash (Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (961-976) front 1 Cash (Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (961-976) back
1 Cash (Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script) ND (961-976) photo
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1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script ND

 
Bronze 3.64 g 25 mm
Description
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
References
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: