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½ Liang Type 3 182 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 1.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 182 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | ½ Liang |
| Currency | Liang (300-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#210350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Five main types exist:- Type 1: Weight around 8 grams.
- Type 2: Weight around 5 grams.
- Type 3: Weight less than 2 grams.
- Type 4: Weight less than (or around) 3 grams; without rims.
- Type 5: Weight less than (or around) 3 grams; with rims.
Interesting fact
The ½ Liang (Type 3) coin from ancient China was used during the Han Dynasty, which was the first dynasty to issue a standardized coinage system in China. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 1.93 grams, which was a significant reduction in weight from the previous type of coin, the 1 Liang, which weighed 3.2 grams. This reduction in weight made the coin more practical for everyday transactions and helped to promote trade and commerce in ancient China.
