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DenominationKaiyuan Tongbao (開元通寶)
Country / EmpireChina (Tang Dynasty)
Obverse DesignFour Chinese characters '開元通寶' (Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo) arranged around a central square hole, read top-bottom-right-left.
Reverse DesignTypically blank. Some variations exist with a crescent moon, dot, or other small symbols, often near the rim or hole, which may indicate specific mints or periods.

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