© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
1 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao ND
| Lead | 4.84 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 | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#191541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These small lead pieces are imitating Kaiyuan Tongbao pieces from the Tang dynasty.These circulated widely, with the Chu authorities fixing the rate of 1 Lead Cash to 100 Bronze Cash. These were mostly restricted to circulating within towns, and were likely cast unofficially by merchants or the people.
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. The Kaiyuan Tongbao coin was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Kaiyuan (907-912) and was used until the end of the Northern Song Dynasty in 1127. During this period, China experienced a significant increase in trade and commerce, which led to the development of a robust monetary system. The Kaiyuan Tongbao coin was an important part of this system, serving as a medium of exchange and a symbol of the Chinese Empire's economic power.
