1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Guang ND
| Lead | 3.56 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Chinese kingdoms (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 907-971 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (907-971) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#320779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 廣
Translation:
Guang
[Uncertain meaning]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during a time of great economic and cultural growth in China, known as the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The Kaiyuan Tongbao coin was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Kaiyuan (907-971) and was used throughout the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). This coin was made of lead, which was a common material for coins at that time, and it weighed 3.56 grams. Despite being made of a relatively soft material, the Kaiyuan Tongbao coin was highly valued and widely used in trade and commerce. Its design featured a square hole in the center, which was a unique feature of Chinese coins during that period.
