© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Guangtian Yuanbao; with crescent ND
918 year| Bronze | 3.45 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#239992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crescent (facing up) above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Guang is written in Running script.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a crescent shape on one side, which is a symbol of Islam, indicating that the Former Shu Kingdom had cultural and trade connections with Islamic regions.
