1 Cash - Xining (Yuanbao; Seal script; type 2) ND (1068-1077) front 1 Cash - Xining (Yuanbao; Seal script; type 2) ND (1068-1077) back
1 Cash - Xining (Yuanbao; Seal script; type 2) ND (1068-1077) photo
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1 Cash - Xining Yuanbao; Seal script; type 2 ND

 
Bronze 3.57 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Shenzong (宋神宗) (1067-1085)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1068-1077
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.57 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27416
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Type 1 and Type 2 Seal script coins have some major differences in the calligraphies of Xi and Ning.

DocBaoSides

Hartill#16.174
Left stroke of 元 sloped.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.