1068-1085 China Xining 熙 寶 寧 元 Yuanbao Seal Script North Song 1 Cash Coin

Description

1 Cash - Xining
Yuanbao; Seal script, Different writing
Features
Country
China
Emperor
Shenzong (
1067-1085, Northern Song dynasty
)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1068-1077
Value
1 Cash (1)
Currency
Cash (
621-1912
)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.14 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
References
Hartill# 16.177
Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Clerical script).
Lettering:
熙
寶　寧
元
Translation:
Xi Ning Yuan Bao
Xining (1st era of Shenzong, 1068-1077) / Original currency
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.