![½ Liang - Bei [?] (175 BC - 118 BC) front](/no-image-1.svg)
![½ Liang - Bei [?] (175 BC - 118 BC) back](/no-image-2.svg)
½ Liang - Bei [?] 175 BC - 118 BC
| Bronze | 2.76 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 118 BC |
| Value | ½ Liang |
| Currency | Liang (300-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#210395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a series of Ban Liangs with additional ideograms that are thought to be personal names; however, it is unknown whose names those are.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Liang - Bei coin from ancient China is that it was used as a form of currency during the Han Dynasty, which was the first imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Wu, who is known for his military conquests and territorial expansion, and it was used to facilitate trade and commerce within the empire. Despite its small size and weight, the coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the time.
