© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with cloud ND
| Bronze | 4.25 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 | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One auspicious cloud at various locations.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The likely proper orientation of the auspicious cloud is curved up with a tail to the left. Hartill does not distinguish different cloud varieties, but multiple types exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qianyuan (Zhongbao; with cloud) ND (759-762) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 4.25 g is that it features a unique cloud pattern on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of the Qianyuan currency introduced by Emperor Suzong of the Tang dynasty in 759 CE. This cloud pattern was meant to symbolize the unity and harmony of the people and the government.
