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© Heritage Auctions Europe
1 Cash - Guangzheng Tongbao; iron ND
| Iron | 3.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Later Shu Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meng Chang (934-965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 956-963 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (934-963) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was likely a result of a shortage of other metals or a deliberate choice to create a distinctive currency for the Later Shu Kingdom. This choice of material also speaks to the kingdom's resourcefulness and adaptability during a time of political and economic change.
