1 Cash - Guangtian Yuanbao; iron ND
918 year| Iron | 3.20 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Former Shu Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wang Jian (907-918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 918 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (911-925) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#239993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Guang is written in Running script.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 3.20 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This suggests that the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, and it may have been used for important transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
