1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Jing ND
| Lead | 3.13 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 | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#320778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 宲
Translation:
Jing
[Uncertain meaning]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during a time of great political instability in China, known as the Ten Kingdoms period. Despite being issued by an uncertain Chinese kingdom, the coin still features the standardized design and weight of the Kaiyuan Tongbao coinage system, which was implemented during the reign of Emperor Kaiyuan of the Tang dynasty (626-649 CE). This shows that even during a period of political fragmentation, the need for a standardized currency remained important for facilitating trade and commerce.