1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-40 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (fifth reform, 14-40) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type was struck sometime after Wang Wang's death.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform) (23-40) from China (ancient) made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Wang Mang, who was a Chinese statesman and inventor who lived during the Han dynasty. He is best known for his efforts to reform the Chinese currency system, which led to the creation of this coin. The coin was designed with a unique square hole in the center, which was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier to distinguish from other coins. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact today, and it is highly sought after by collectors of ancient Chinese coins.
