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½ Liang Type 5 136 BC - 118 BC
| Bronze | 2.33 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 136 BC - 118 BC |
| Value | ½ Liang |
| Currency | Liang (300-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#61238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
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 5) coin from ancient China was used during the Western Han dynasty, specifically between 136 BC and 118 BC. It was made of bronze and weighed 2.33 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique combination of characters on its reverse side. The top character, "han," represents the dynasty, while the bottom character, "zhi," means "currency." This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and was an important part of ancient Chinese commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (136 BC - 118 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Liang (Type 5) (136 BC - 118 BC) coin.
