1 Cash Qianyuan Zhongbao imitation; with square hole ND
| Bronze | 2.21 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Semirechye |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 758-850 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (601-801) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197095 |
|---|---|
| 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.These examples are distinguishable from the originals because they have local vairiations of the legends and are typically rather crude.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in Semirechye, a region in Central Asia, during the 8th to 9th centuries. Despite being an imitation of the official Chinese Qianyuan Zhongbao coin, it was still widely accepted and used in trade and commerce in the region. This highlights the diversity and adaptability of currency systems in different cultures and historical periods.