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1 Cash - Anonymous Kaiyuan Tongbao; silver ND
| Silver (.528) | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 732-907 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.528) |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One crescent above (facing down).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Silver pieces were not circulating coins, and were used as presentation pieces during special events (like the first washing of an imperial son), or were used as playthings in courts. Theoretically, they could have been cast at any of the Kaiyuan mints, but which exact ones need confirmation.Hartill uses the number 14.14 twice, with the second being for a Kaiyaun Tongbao amulet (cast in bronze with auspicious clouds on the reverse). Hartill does not depict a reverse for this type, so there could possibly be a uniface variety.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kaiyuan Tongbao silver coin 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 a stylized dragon and a phoenix, which are symbols of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, helping to facilitate trade and commerce during this period.
