© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Qianyou Yuanbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 3.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Western Xia Empire (Tatar dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Renzong (1139-1193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1193 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1053-1223) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during the Western Xia Empire, which was a Tangut Empire that existed in the 11th and 12th centuries in what is now Ningxia, Gansu, and parts of Qinghai and Shaanxi in China. The Western Xia Empire was known for its unique culture, art, and architecture, and its coins are considered valuable artifacts for historians and collectors.
