1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; With inner rim) (14-23) front 1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; With inner rim) (14-23) back
1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; With inner rim) (14-23) photo
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1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; With inner rim

 
Bronze 3.12 g 22 mm
Description
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
3.12 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#7318
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coins were struck with varying dimensions:
Lerger coin: around 4 grams with a 2 millimetre thickness.
Smaller coin: around 1 gram with a 1 millimetre thickness.

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 to be introduced with a square hole in the center, which was used to string them together for ease of use in trade.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (14-23)  - - - - - -

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