1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; "Biscut coin"; iron
| Iron | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-23 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (fifth reform, 14-40) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Wang Mang "Biscut coin" is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it gave the coins a distinctive dark gray color. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the Wang Mang coins were still widely accepted and used in trade, showing the importance of standardized currency in facilitating economic transactions.
