1 Cash Dali Yuanbao imitation ND
| Bronze | 2.45 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Semirechye |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 766-850 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (601-801) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Semirechye imitations are often said to have been struck until the end of the 8th century (801); however, with there being an imitation of a Huichang piece (with its original counterpart cast in 841), these were likely struck until at least the mid-9th century.These examples are distinguishable from the originals because they have local vairiations of the legends and are typically rather crude.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the Dali Yuanbao, which was a type of currency used during the Tang Dynasty in ancient China. The Dali Yuanbao was made of silver and was used as a standardized form of currency throughout the empire. The fact that this coin is an imitation made of bronze suggests that it may have been used in a different region or for a specific purpose, highlighting the diversity and complexity of currency systems in ancient China.