998-1022 China Xianping Yuanbao 咸 寶 平 元 Emperor Zhenzong 1 Cash North Song Coin

Description

1 Cash - Xianping
Yuanbao
Features
Country
China
Emperor
Zhenzong (
997-1022, Northern Song dynasty
)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
998-1003
Value
1 Cash (1)
Currency
Cash (
621-1912
)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.42 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
References
Hartill# 16.43,  FD# 876,  Schjoth# 469
Obverse
Four Chinese characters read clockwise (in Regular script).
Lettering:
咸
寶　平
元
Translation:
Xian Ping Yuan Bao
Xianping (1st era of Zhenzong, 998-1003) / Original currency
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.