Bronze Kai Yuan cash, middle issue (ca.718-732 AD), Empire of China - H14.4U

Size: 25 mm, 3.61 grams.

Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). Four Chinese characters Kai Yuan Tong Bao ("The Inaugural currency", with the jing component of Kai touching the hole, hooked left shoulder of Yuan) / Upper crescent. Issued in ca.718-732 AD. Schjöth #312ff; Hartill 14.4U.

This coin is guaranteed to be authentic. 

Stock# chi282