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DenominationKaiyuan Tongbao (開元通寶)
Country / EmpireChina (Tang Dynasty)
Obverse DesignFour Chinese characters '開元通寶' (Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo) read top-bottom-right-left, meaning 'Circulating Treasure of the Kaiyuan Era'. The calligraphy is renowned.
Reverse DesignTypically blank. Some variations exist, including crescent moons, dots, or small characters that might indicate mints, specific issues, or auspicious symbols.
