1 Cash - Zhuguo (Yuanbao)

Issuer Liao dynasty

Type Standard circulation coins

Obverse

Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise.

Lettering: 　助寶　國　元

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Basic Information

Category Coin

Technique Cast

Orientation medal

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Cash (Numeric: 1)

References

Hartill #18.27

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 3.2 g

Size 22 mm

Thickness 1.5 mm

Shape Round with a square hole

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

　助寶　國　元

Comments

There is uncertainty about the attribution of this type. Originally, it was said to be a Vietnamese issue, which matched light size and weight; however, that attribution was within a list of uncertain types. Based on spot-finds, which all correspond to Liao territories, the leading opinion is that these are issues of the Liao dynasty.