© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Kai Da Chu Kingdom ND
| Lead | 3.30 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Chinese kingdoms (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 927-951 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jin Yi
Edge
Plain
Comment
This crude type imitates the Kai Yuan Tong Bao of the Tang dynasty, replacing Yuan (元) with Da (大), meaning "big."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of lead, which was a common material used for coinage during the Ten Kingdoms period in China. Lead coins were durable and had a low intrinsic value, making them suitable for everyday transactions. However, the use of lead in coinage also had its drawbacks, as it was known to be toxic and could potentially cause health problems if handled extensively. Despite these concerns, lead coins remained in circulation for many centuries and are still sought after by collectors today.