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1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; Fu ND
| Bronze | 2.87 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 841-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 福
Translation: Fu
Edge
Plain
Comment
In late 841, it was decided to replace the 'Chang' of Huichang coins with actual mintmarks. These mintmarks are often difficult to read due to being hand-stamped into the moulds, resulting in a higher relief more prone to wear.Some, like Calgary Coins, assume the mintmark-less Kaiyuan pieces were not minted after 841, and that the mintmarked pieces were continued until the end of the Tang dynasty.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Anonymous (Kaiyuan Tongbao; Fu) ND (841-907) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 2.87 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tang Dynasty, which was a time of significant economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character "fu" (福), which means "good fortune" or "happiness," and was likely meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and rarity.
