1 Cash - Tianxi (Tongbao) ND (1017-1022) front 1 Cash - Tianxi (Tongbao) ND (1017-1022) back
1 Cash - Tianxi (Tongbao) ND (1017-1022) photo
© Kurt R. Johnson

1 Cash - Tianxi Tongbao ND

 
Bronze 4.25 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Zhenzong (宋真宗) (997-1022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1017-1022
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.25 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27407
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

No coins are known with the Qianxing era name, which only lasted in 1022, meaning these Tianxi coins were likely cast within that era as well.

The pictures example has spread-feet Bao. An example with straight-feet Bao: