© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Qianheng Zhongbao; lead ND
| Lead | 5.02 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Han Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liu Yan (917-942) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 917-924 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (907-924) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 5.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#180994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was minted in Guangzhou.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of lead, which was a common material used for coins in ancient China due to its low cost and durability. Despite being made of a relatively cheap material, the coin still had a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, with intricate designs and characters stamped onto its surface. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of ancient Chinese currency makers, who were able to create functional and beautiful coins using readily available materials.
