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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; Luo ND
| Bronze | 4.01 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 841-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 洛
Translation: Luo
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; Luo) ND (841-907) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 4.01 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 "貨" (cash) on one side and a square hole in the center of the other side, which was used to thread a string through for easy carrying. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during its time.
