½ Liang Type 3; legend repeated 182 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 1.87 g | - |
| 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 | 1.87 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#210351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Han Dynasty in ancient China, specifically during the reign of Emperor Wen of Han (180 BC - 144 BC). The coin's design features a repeating pattern of the Chinese character for "liang," which means "grain" or "money," highlighting its use as a medium of exchange. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight made it a practical and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
