© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash
| Bronze | 9.81 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Gaochang Kingdom (China (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460-640 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (460-640) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.81 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#210914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from Gaochang Kingdom was used as a form of currency during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), and it was also used as a form of tribute to the imperial court. The coin was cast in bronze and had a square hole in the center, which was a common feature of ancient Chinese coins. The weight of the coin was around 9.81 grams, which was a standard weight for coins during that time period. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Gaochang Kingdom and the wider Tang Dynasty empire.