1 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; Hong ND
| Bronze | 3.70 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Suzong (唐肅宗) (756-762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 759-762 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.70 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#210902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 洪
Translation: Hong
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty, who ruled from 756 to 762 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and restore the power of the central government, which had been weakened by years of civil wars and corruption. The coin's design features the Chinese character "zhong" (中) on one side, which means "central" or "middle," and the character "bao" (寶) on the other side, which means "treasure" or "precious." This design was meant to symbolize the coin's value and the power of the central government.
