1 Cash - Qianyuan (Zhongbao; with crescent; lead) ND (925-927) front 1 Cash - Qianyuan (Zhongbao; with crescent; lead) ND (925-927) back
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1 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with crescent; lead ND

 
Lead 3.33 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Ma Chu Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms)
Ruling authority
Ma Yin (907-930)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
925-927
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (911-930)
Composition
Lead
Weight
3.33 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#319833
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One crescent below (facing up).

Edge

Plain

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, but it's not commonly used nowadays.