1 Cash - Kaiping Yuanbao ND
| Lead | 2.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Han Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Liu Yin (905-917) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 907-910 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (907-924) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#319841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was meant to commemorate the Liang dynasty era title.Interesting fact
The Southern Han Kingdom, which issued the Kaiping (Yuanbao) coin, was one of the shortest-lived kingdoms in Chinese history, lasting only from 907 to 910 AD. Despite its brief existence, the kingdom played an important role in the development of Chinese currency, as it was during this time that the first coins were issued in the name of the Southern Han Kingdom. The Kaiping (Yuanbao) coin, made of lead and weighing 2.02 grams, is a rare and valuable artifact from this period, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of ancient China.