1 Cash Qianyuan Zhongbao imitation; with circle hole ND
| Bronze | 3.88 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Semirechye |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 758-850 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (601-801) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Semirechye imitations are often said to have been struck until the end of the 8th century (801); however, with there being an imitation of a Huichang piece (with its original counterpart cast in 841), these were likely struck until at least the mid-9th century.Chinese cash coins with round holes are imitations from Semirechye.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the Qianyuan Zhongbao, a Chinese coin that was first introduced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). The Qianyuan Zhongbao was a widely used coin throughout Asia, and its design was often imitated by other countries, including Semirechye, which is now part of modern-day Kazakhstan. The fact that this coin was made of bronze and has a circle hole suggests that it was likely used for everyday transactions, and its weight of 3.88 grams indicates that it was a relatively small coin.