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1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Clerical script; with crescent ND
| Bronze | 4.15 g | 24 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 | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing down) below.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are distinguishable from Tang dynasty Kaiyuan Tongbao pieces by the broader rims and the characters being in low relief.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 coins issued by the Southern Tang Kingdom during this period. This design element was used to distinguish their coins from those of other kingdoms and to symbolize the kingdom's connection to the moon and the natural world.
