½ Cash - Tangguo Tongbao; Clerical script; lead ND
| Lead | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Tang Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Li Jing (李璟) (943-961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 959-961 |
| Value | ½ Cash |
| Currency | Cash (937-976) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#319945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of lead, which was a common material used for coins during the Southern Tang Kingdom period. However, lead coins were not as durable as coins made of other materials, such as bronze or silver, and often wore down quickly in circulation. As a result, lead coins are relatively rare today and can be highly sought after by collectors.