© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; privately cast
| Bronze | 0.91 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-40 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (fifth reform, 14-40) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is a very small Huo Quan piece struck sometime after Wang Wang's death.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Wang Mang (Fifth reform; privately cast) bronze coin from ancient China is that it was produced during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The Wang Mang period, which lasted from 9 AD to 23 AD, saw the introduction of a new currency system, the establishment of a centralized government, and the expansion of trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, the coinage system remained relatively stable, with coins like the 1 Cash coin being widely used for everyday transactions.
