1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; With inner rim
| Bronze | 3.02 g | 22 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chinese ideograms read right to left.
Lettering: 泉貨
Translation:
Huo Quan
Wealth coin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Wang Mang bronze coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Han dynasty in ancient China, and it was the first coin in China to bear the name of the emperor, Wang Mang, who ruled from 9-23 AD.
